OCTOBER 22, 2023 | NATIONAL MAKE A DOG'S DAY | NATIONAL MOTHER-IN-LAW DAY | NATIONAL COLOR DAY | NATIONAL NUT DAY
National Make A Dog’s Day on October 22 is a Subaru holiday that invites dog-lovers everywhere to go the extra mile for their pup. Read more...
National Mother-in-Law Day on the fourth Sunday in October honors that special woman who brought the love of your life into this world. Read more...
National Color Day focuses on the impact color has on each of us. The observance takes place each year on October 22nd. Color is powerful. It can affect a mood, draw attention, even cause alarm. Read more...
National Nut Day is observed annually on October 22nd. This day is NOT about the neighbor who lives down the street or the co-worker who sings with their headphones on. It is a food holiday celebrating a healthy and nutritious snack. Read more...
On Deck for Octobr 23, 2023
National Days
SWALLOWS DEPART FROM SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DAY
NATIONAL TV TALK SHOW HOST DAY
Recipe of the Day
Peanut Brittle
October 22 Celebrated History
1907
Barnum and Bailey Circus sold to Ringling Bros. for a reported $410,000. With the purchase, Ringling Bros. becomes not only the "Greatest Show on Earth" but also the largest.
1938
Using photoconductive materials, Chester Carlson invents the xerographic process. His process was used to develop the Xerox copier.
1966
The Supreme's album Supremes A' Go-Go hits #1 making them the first all-female music group to attain #1 status.
1981
The USDA approves table use of artificial sweetener aspartame.
October 22 Celebrated Birthdays
Sarah Bernhardt - 1844
Born Henriette-Rosine Bernard, the French actress attained fame in the late 1860s after years of struggle. By 1880, she achieved an international reputation for her starring roles with a traveling company.
Ettore Hector Boiardi - 1897
The Italian chef is the man behind the Chef Boyardee product line.
Karl Jansky - 1905
Early in the days of the telephone, radio interference caused issues with communications. When engineer, Karl Jansky joined the Bell Telephone Laboratories in 1928, he was charged with identifying the source of the interference. Four years later, Jansky reported that the source of the radio interference came from the center of the Milky Way Galaxy.
Jeff Goldblum - 1952
From Igby Goes Down and The Fly to Jurassic Park and Independence Day, actor Jeff Goldblum has earned critical and financial success in the roles he's played.
Toby Mac - 1964
Born Toby Mckeehan, the award-winning gospel artist is also a producer and writer.
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