OCTOBER 6, 2024 | NATIONAL NOODLE DAY | NATIONAL GOE DAY | NATIONAL PLUS SIZE APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL ORANGE WINE DAY | NATIONAL COACHES DAY | NATIONAL GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY | NATIONAL MAD HATTER DAY
OCTOBER 6, 2024 | NATIONAL NOODLE DAY | NATIONAL GOE DAY | NATIONAL PLUS SIZE APPRECIATION DAY | NATIONAL ORANGE WINE DAY | NATIONAL COACHES DAY | NATIONAL GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY | NATIONAL MAD HATTER DAY
NATIONAL NOODLE DAY
October 6th and National Noodle Day recognize oodles of noodles just in time for National Pasta Month! What style do you prefer? Read more...
NATIONAL GOE DAY
National GOE Day - Growth. Overcome. Empower. The Sunday of the first full weekend in October encourages us to support safe spaces for healing and connection for those who have been victimized by abuse and trauma. The day focuses on healing, recovery and providing resources that support overcoming these overwhelming obstacles in life. Read more...
NATIONAL PLUS SIZE APPRECIATION DAY
On October 6, National Plus Size Appreciation Day recognizes the gorgeous men and women who may be larger but are also larger than life in so many ways. Extraordinary beauty comes in all size packages. Read more...
NATIONAL ORANGE WINE DAY
On October 6, National Orange Wine Day takes a bold sip of an ancient method of winemaking! This little-known style of wine shines with its bold flavor and auburn color. Join the celebration as it gains some appreciation with vineyards, wine cellars, and lovers. Read more...
NATIONAL COACHES DAY
National Coaches Day on October 6 honors the men and women who inspire us to work harder and do our best. Read more...
NATIONAL GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY
October 6 is National German-American Day in the United States to celebrate the German heritage millions of Americans claim in our country. Read more...
NATIONAL MAD HATTER DAY
October 6 is a day set aside each year to bring out your silly side while celebrating National Mad Hatter Day. Read more...
On Deck for October 7, 2024
National Days
NATIONAL CHILD HEALTH DAY
NATIONAL INNER BEAUTY DAY
NATIONAL LED LIGHT DAY
NATIONAL CONSIGNMENT DAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZEL DAY
NATIONAL PROPANE DAY
NATIONAL FRAPPE DAY
NATIONAL TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA AWARENESS DAY
October 6th Celebrated History
1683
Germantown, PA is founded by German, Quaker, and Mennonite families.
1884
The Secretary of the Navy, William E Chandler, establishes Naval War College at Newport, RI.
1927
The Jazz Singer debuts signaling the end of the silent film era. As the first feature-length film with synchronized dialogue, the film ushered in the era of the "talkie" in the film industry.
1977
Pope John Paul II visits President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosyln Carter, Vice President Walter Mondale and Mrs. Joan Mondale at the White House in the first papal visit to the White House.
2005
At the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta, GA, 5,983 people set the record for the largest simultaneous whoopee cushion sit.
2007
Jason Lewis completed his around the world journey that began 13 years, 2 months, and 24 days before. By biking, hiking, kayaking, and other forms of human-powered vehicles, Lewis became the first person to circumnavigate the globe using only human power.
2010
Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger release the photo and video sharing social network service, Instagram.
October 6th Celebrated Birthdays
George Westinghouse - 1846
The inventor and entrepreneur invented the air brake used in the railroad industry. He pursued standardization in the railroad industry, founded Westinghouse Air Brake Company, and founded Westinghouse Electric Company.
Reginald Fessenden - 1866
In 1906, the inventor broadcast the first wireless radio transmission of voice and song from Brant Rock, Massachusetts. The AM frequency could be received as far away as Norfolk, VA.
Florence B. Seibert - 1897
The biochemist's research led to the development of a reliable tuberculosis test.
Fannie Lou Hamer - 1917
The civil rights activist came to prominence in the 1960s through her efforts to desegregate schools and register blacks to vote.
Lonnie Johnson - 1949
The inventor and aerospace engineer is best-known for making summers more fun with his invention of the Super Soaker.
Liu Yang - 1978
In June 2012, Liu Yank became the first Chinese woman in space during her mission on Shenzhou 9.
Levon Aronian - 1982
The Armenian chess player earned the title Grandmaster in 2000.