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To promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters, the ASPCA sponsors this important observance. "Make Pet Adoption Your First Optionr" is a message the organization promotes throughout the year Oct 1‐31 ADOPT‐A‐SHELTER‐DOG MONTH ADOPTASHELTERDOG MON in an effort to end the euthanasia of all adoptable animals.

4th annual. American Cheese Month is a celebration of North American artisan, specialty and farmstead cheeses, held in communities throughout North America. From "Meet the Cheesemaker" and "Farmers Market"‐style events, to special cheese tastings and classes at creameries and cheese shops, to cheese‐centric menus featured in restaurants and cafe acus, American Cheese Month is Oct 1‐31 AMERICAN CHEESE MONTH AMERICAN CHEESE MONT celebrated by cheese lovers in communities large and small.

A month to remember those who have been injured or who have died as a result of taking antidepressants or at the hands of someone who was on antidepressants. Any adverse reactions or death while taking any drug should be reported to the Food and Drug Administration at Oct 1‐31 ANTIDEPRESSANT DEATH AWARENESS MONTH ANTIDEPRESSANT DEATH www.fda.gov/Safety/Medwatch/default.htm or by calling (800) FDA‐1088.

In the fifth inning of game three of the 1932 World Series, with a count of two balls and two strikes and with hostile Cubs fans shouting epithets at him, Babe Ruth pointed to the center field bleachers in Chicago's Wrigley Field and followed up by hitting a soaring home run high above the very spot to which he had just gestured. With that homer Ruth squashed the Chicago Cubs' hopes of winning the game, and the Yankees went on to sweep the Series with four straight victories. Did Ruth actually call his shot that day? Even eyewitnesses disagree. Joe Williams of the New York Times wrote, "In no mistaken motions, the Babe notified the crowd that the nature of his retaliation would be a wallop right out of the confines of the park." But Cubs pitcher Charlie Root said, "Ruth did not point at the fence before he swung. If he'd made a gesture like that, I'd have put one in his ear and knocked him October 1, 1932 BABE RUTH CALLS HIS SHOT?: ANNIVERSARY BABE RUTH CALLS HIS on his ass." Ruth's daughter has said that he denied it. But the Babe himself also claimed he did it. Born at Atlanta, GA, Boorstin was an attorney and history professor who taught at Swarthmore College and the University of Chicago. Later a director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of History and Technology from 1969 to 1975, he was appointed by President Gerald Ford to be 12th Librarian of Congress in 1975, serving until 1987. Also a prolific writer, Boorstin won a Pulitzer Prize in 1974 for The Americans: The Democratic Experience. Died Feb 28, 2004, at October 1, 1914 BOORSTIN, DANIEL: 100th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BOORSTIN DANIEL Washington, DC. Rio de Janeiro. Pilgrimages, especially on Saturdays during October, to the Church of Our Lady of Penha, which is built on top of a rock, requiring a climb of 365 steps (representing the days of the year), or a ride in a car on an inclined plane (for children, invalids and aged), for those troubled and Oct 1‐31 BRAZIL: FESTIVAL OF PENHA BRAZIL FES sick who seek hope or cure. Established in 1985 to raise awareness of breast cancer and to encourage early detection practices. The third Friday in October (Oct 17 in 2014) is National Mammography Day. For info: American Cancer Society. Phone: (800) 227‐2345. Web: www.cancer.org. Or National Cancer Institute. Phone: Oct 1‐31 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH BREAST CANCER AWAREN (800) 4‐CANCER.

October 1, 1924 CARTER, JIMMY: 90th BIRTHDAY CARTER JIM 39th president of US (1977‐81), Nobel Peace Prize recipient, born James Earl Carter, Jr, at Plains, GA. A month to recognize the many children who speak two or more languages and understand multiple cultures. These children connect our communities and can play a big part in improving global Oct 1‐31 CELEBRATING THE BILINGUAL CHILD MONTH CELEBRATING BILING C communications. Observed since 1987, Celiac Disease Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity to get the word out: share something positive about the disease and the diet with friends and neighbors; meet with the manager of your local grocery store about the importance of the availability of gluten‐free options; visit with clergy regarding the strict gluten‐free diet, communion and church pot lucks; and Oct 1‐31 CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH CELIAC DISEASE AWARE many more ways. The 2015 Chase's is now available. Buy a copy through your book retailer or on our website at October 1, 2014 f8CHASE'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015f7 PUBLISHED CHASES TWO THOUSAND www.chases.com.

October 1, 2014 CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF: NATIONAL DAY: 65th ANNIVERSARY CHINA PEOPLES Commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. To encourage churches to begin and promote libraries/media centers and to encourage people of all Oct 1‐31 CHURCH LIBRARY MONTH CHURCH LIBRARY MON ages to use their church libraries. Blues guitarist Albert Collins was born at Leona, TX. An exciting, improvisational musician, he won a Grammy for Showdown! (1985), which was recorded with blues guitarists Robert Cray and Johnny Copeland. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1989. He died Nov 24, 1993, at Las Vegas, October 1, 1932 COLLINS, ALBERT: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY COLLINS A NV.

Co‐Op Awareness Month reminds advertisers to take advantage of the vast amounts of co‐op funding made available by manufacturers to subsidize the cost of local advertising. Most funds are Oct 1‐31 CO‐OP AWARENESS MONTH COOP AWARENESS designed to expire on Dec 31, so advertisers not taking advantage could be throwing money away! Willcox Community Center, Willcox, AZ. The Cowboy Hall of Fame events lead into the Rex Allen Days celebration. Open house 6 PM; dinner 7 PM. Includes Cowboy Hall of Fame induction October 1, 2014 COWBOY HALL OF FAME CEREMONY AND BANQUET COWBOY HAL ceremony, favorite son/daughter award. peta2 promotes each October as a special chance for students to discuss and promote alternatives Oct 1‐31 CUT OUT DISSECTION MONTH CUT OUT DISSECTION M to dissecting animals. The groundbreaking science fiction novel Neuromancer, by William Gibson, was published on this CYBERSPACE COINED: f8NEUROMANCERf7 PUBLISHED: 30th day and featured a word now commonplace in popular culture: cyberspace. The novel won the October 1, 1984 ANNIVERSARY CYBERSPACE COINED Hugo, Nebula and Philip K. Dick awards. October 1, 2014 CYPRUS: INDEPENDENCE DAY CYPRUS IN National holiday. Commemorates independence from Britain in 1960. Commemorated since 1987, this month attempts to raise awareness of efforts to end violence against women and their children. The Domestic Violence Awareness Month Project is a collaborative effort of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Futures Without Violence, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, National Domestic Violence Hotline and Oct 1‐31 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE National Network to End Domestic Violence.

Oct 1‐31 DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH DYSLEXIA This month's activities seek to raise public awareness of the signs of dyslexia in adults and children.

Since 2006, a month to increase public awareness and understanding of both the harmful and helpful effects of emotions. During this month the Emotional Intelligence Institute provides a variety of activities for youths and adults and disseminates important knowledge about emotions to local communities. Schools, religious organizations and the media are encouraged to make emotional Oct 1‐31 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AWARENESS MONTH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGEN intelligence a subject of discussion and productive study during October. Replace energy‐consuming units with new efficient home conveniences and remodel to prevent ENERGY MANAGEMENT IS A FAMILY AFFAIR‐‐IMPROVE YOUR heating and cooling loss. Editorial package includes approximately 50 camera‐ready stories and Oct 1‐Mar 31, 2015 HOME ENERGY M photos free to editors. Also available on website. Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham. A traditional fair with modern amusements. Held annually since 1284 (except during the Great Plague in 1665 and the two World Wars), the fair formerly lasted three weeks and boasted as many as 20,000 geese on display. The Nottingham Goose Fair always operates in early October‐‐beginning on the Wednesday before the first Thursday of October Oct 1‐5 ENGLAND: NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR ENGLAN NOT G and lasting through Sunday. Firepup spends his time teaching fire and burn prevention and life safety awareness to children and their parents in a fun‐filled and nonthreatening manner. Materials are available through local fire October 1, 2014 FIREPUP'Sr BIRTHDAY FIREPUPS BIRTHDAY departments. October was selected to commemorate the first two lesbian and gay marches on Washington in Oct 1‐31 GAY AND LESBIAN HISTORY MONTH GAY AND LESB October 1979 and 1987.

A month celebrating America's German heritage. Numerous historical programs, museum and Oct 1‐31 GERMAN‐AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH GERMAN AMERICAN HERI library exhibits, cultural events, genealogical workshops and more planned.

Celebrating, promoting and appreciating the global diversity of our society. Also, a month to foster and further our understanding of the inherent value of all races, genders, nationalities, age groups, Oct 1‐31 GLOBAL DIVERSITY AWARENESS MONTH GLOBAL DIVERSITY AWA religions, sexual orientations, classes and physical disabilities. Annually, in October. Suuu‐eee! It's not just a word; it's a state of mind. For more than 200 years, Americans have been curing and eating country ham. This custom of curing ham, which began in the state of Virginia during the mid‐1700s, continues today from Georgia to Missouri and points in between. Discover the difference between "city ham" and "country ham" and get some great recipes to boot during Eat Oct 1‐31 GO HOG WILD‐‐EAT COUNTRY HAM MONTH GO HOG WILD EAT COUN Country Ham Month. Born at Limerick, Ireland, Richard Harris became known as a stage actor on the London theater scene in the 1950s. Although his first love was the stage, it was in films that he earned his highest degree of success. He was unforgettable as King Arthur in the film version of Camelot (1967) and was twice nominated for Best Actor Oscars: for 1963's This Sporting Life and 1991's The Field. He portrayed headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films in 2001 and 2002. He October 1, 1930 HARRIS, RICHARD: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HARRIS RICHARD died Oct 25, 2002, at London, England. First wife of Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the US, born at Oxford, OH. Died at Washington, Oct 1, 1832 HARRISON, CAROLINE LAVINIA SCOTT: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HARRISO C DC, Oct 25, 1892. She was the second first lady to die in the White House. 16th annual. Health literacy is about communicating health information in ways others can understand. Join with health literacy advocates worldwide to raise awareness about the importance Oct 1‐31 HEALTH LITERACY MONTH HEALTH LITERACY MONT of understandable health information. There are steps you can take to create a safe Halloween for children and teens. Information about the dangers of cosmetic contact lenses will be included, as the use of these lenses increases during Oct 1‐31 HOME EYE SAFETY MONTH HOME EYE SAFETY MONT this holiday.

Virtuoso pianist, born at Berdichev, Russia. Horowitz was widely hailed as one of the world's greatest pianists, renowned for his masterful technique. His debut was at Kiev in 1920, and at the age of 20 he played a series of 23 recitals at Leningrad, performing a total of more than 200 works with no duplications. He made his US debut in 1928 with the New York Philharmonic. He settled in the US in 1940 and became a citizen in 1944. His career swung full circle Apr 20, 1986, when he performed his first concert in his native Russia after a self‐imposed absence of 60 years. He died Nov 5, 1989, at October 1, 1904 HOROWITZ, VLADIMIR: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HOROWI New York, NY.

Connecting generations through communication, celebration and education. 42 states have Oct 1‐31 INTERGENERATION MONTH INTERGENERATION MONT endorsed this observance. Intergeneration Day/Week has now expanded to a month. English publisher Mitchell Beazely released Dr. Alex Comfort's landmark book on this date. Published in the midst of the Western world's sexual revolution, The Joy of Sex was an immediate bestseller October 1, 1972 f8THE JOY OF SEXf7 PUBLISHED: ANNIVERSARY JOY OF SEX and to date has sold 12 million copies.

David Carradine starred in this unusual ABC western as Kwai Chang Caine, a half‐Chinese martial arts master and drifter who was exiled from China. Appearing in flashback were Keye Luke as Master Po, October 1, 1972 KUNG FU TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY KUNG F Philip Ahn as Master Kan and Radames Pera as the younger Caine. The show ran for three years. Brilliant American naval officer, whose last battle was a defeat, but whose dying words became a most honored naval motto. Lawrence, born at Burlington, NJ, was captain of the Chesapeake when it engaged in a naval duel with HMS Shannon off Boston, June 1, 1813. The Chesapeake was captured and towed to Halifax as a British prize. Lawrence was mortally wounded by a musket ball during the engagement and uttered his famous last words, "Don't give up the ship," as he was being carried off Oct 1, 1781 LAWRENCE, JAMES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LAWRENCE J the ship's deck.

On this date the first residents moved into what would become Levittown at Long Island, NY. The community developed by William Levitt and his brother Alfred with their father, Abraham, started as affordable rental houses built for returning WWII veterans. In 1948 the Levitts began to sell the 800‐ square‐foot homes for less than $8,000. By 1951, when this first community was finished, the Levitts had built 17,447 mass‐produced Cape Cod and ranch homes. In 1952, they started construction on a new Levittown in Bucks County, PA, where they built another 17,000 houses, and beginning in 1958, October 1, 1947 LEVITTOWN OPENS: ANNIVERSARY LEVITTOWN they built 12,000 homes in Willingboro, NJ.

Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his 61st home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record for the most home runs in a season. Maris hit his homer against pitcher Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox as the Yankees won, 1‐0. Controversy over the record arose because the American League had adopted a 162‐game schedule in 1961, and Maris played in 161 games. In 1927, when Ruth set his record, the schedule called for 154 games, and Ruth played in 151. On Sept 8, 1998, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals hit his 62nd home run, breaking Maris's record. On Oct 5, 2001, Barry October 1, 1961 MARIS BREAKS RUTH'S HOME RUN RECORD: ANNIVERSARY MARIS BREAKS RUTH Bonds of the San Francisco Giants broke McGwire's record. Actor (The Odd Couple, Grumpy Old Men), born at New York, NY. Died July 1, 2000, at Santa Monica, October 1, 1920 MATTHAU, WALTER: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MATTHAU WAL CA. Singer and game show king Merv Griffin's first effort as an afternoon talk‐show host premiered on NBC but was later dropped for syndication. The afternoon show continued until 1969, when Griffin was tapped to host a late‐night program on CBS to compete with "The Tonight Show with Johnny October 1, 1962 THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY MERV GRIFFIN Carson." Jackson, MS. Features nightly professional entertainment, livestock show, midway carnival, domestic Oct 1‐12 MISSISSIPPI STATE FAIR MISSISS ST art exhibits. Annually, beginning on the first Wednesday of October. Ford introduced the Model T at a price of $850, but by 1924 the basic model sold for as little as $260. Between 1908 and 1927, Ford sold 15,007,033 Model Ts in the US. Although the first Model Ts were not built on an assembly line, the demand for the cars was so high that Ford developed a system in which workers remained at their stations and cars came to them. This enabled Ford to October 1, 1908 MODEL T INTRODUCED: ANNIVERSARY MODEL T turn out a Model T every 10 seconds. The Month of Freethought was inspired by the work done in Texas to commemorate the many German freethinkers who emigrated to that area, and several others across the US, during the 19th Oct 1‐31 MONTH OF FREETHOUGHT MONTH FREETHOUGHT century. October 1, 2014 MOON PHASE: FIRST QUARTER MOON P FI Moon enters First Quarter phase at 3:32 PM, EDT. Observance to promote the appropriate ways to protect and care for domestic and wild animals and Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL ANIMAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION MONTH NATIONAL ANIMAL SAFE help people strengthen skills for staying safe around animals.

Proclaimed annually to recognize the contributions of the arts and humanities not only by supporting the artists of today, but also by giving opportunities to the creative thinkers of tomorrow. Arts and humanities continue to break social and political barriers. Throughout our history, American hopes and aspirations have been captured in the arts, from the songs of enslaved Americans yearning for freedom to the films that grace our screens today. This month celebrates the enlightenment and insight gained from the arts and humanities, recommits to supporting expression that challenges our assumptions, sparks our curiosity and continues to drive us toward a more Oct 1‐31 procNATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH NATIONAL ARTS HUMAN perfect union.

Nationwide celebration to promote audiology and the importance of hearing protection. Approximately 12 million Americans have hearing loss (and an additional 35 million Americans have some degree of loss) as a result of exposure to noise. You can permanently lose your hearing from prolonged exposure to noise, so make sure to follow these three tips to protect your hearing: turn Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL AUDIOLOGY AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL AUDIOLOGY down the volume, walk away from the noise, and wear hearing protection. This month kicks off the fall and holiday baking season with baking and decorating tips and inspirational recipes for all types of sweet treats. Bring fall and holiday baking and decorating to life Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL BAKE AND DECORATE MONTH NATIONAL BAKE AND DE with color, sweetness and fun. The Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program kicks off in thousands of schools across the US today. Pizza Hut started BOOK IT! in 1985 to ignite kids' passion for reading. Pizza Hut is challenging young and old October 1, 2014 NATIONAL BOOK IT! DAY NATIONAL BOOK IT DAY alike to "Read Your Heart Out." Annually, Oct 1. Oct 1‐31 procNATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL BRaEAST

A month to observe bullying and cyber‐bullying prevention awareness, with activities in schools and communities. Adults must empower the victims and help change the behavior of the bullies. Schools must react swiftly and redirect negative behaviors into positive and productive solutions. Bystanders who witness the assaults, harassment and threats must not remain silent. Parents must teach their kids and teens kindness, compassion and respect, and schools must do the same. Our kids and teens Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL BULLYING PR need to know they are valued and protected. Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH MONTH NATIONAL CHIROPRACTI

During Crime Prevention Month, individuals can commit to working on at least one of three levels‐‐ family, neighborhood or community‐‐to drive violence and drugs from our world. It is also a time to honor individuals who have accepted personal responsibility for their neighborhoods and groups Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION MONTH NATIONAL CRI who work for the community's common good. Annually, every October. To create heightened awareness of the risks and financial consequences of the three leading critical illnesses (cancer, heart attack and stroke) and the importance of planning options available to Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL CRITICAL ILLNESS AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL CRITICAL AW Americans and their families.

A month proclaimed annually to recognize the role we all play in ensuring our information and communications infrastructure is interoperable, secure, reliable and open to all. This month is Oct 1‐31 procNATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL CYBER SEC observed with activities, events and training that enhance national security and resilience. A national campaign focused on educating the American public, businesses, schools and government agencies about ways to secure their part of cyberspace, computers and our nation's critical infrastructure. The goal is to educate everyday Internet users on how to "Protect Yourself Before You Connect Yourself," by taking simple and effective steps to safeguard one's computer from the latest online threats, offer ways to respond to potential cyber‐crime incidents and link how each Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL CYBERSECu person's cyber security affects securing our nation's critical infrastructure. To increase public awareness of the importance of preventive oral health care and the dental Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH NATIONAL DENTAL hygienist's role as the preventive professional. A nonprofit campaign to educate patients, the elderly, consumers and professionals about Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL DEPRESSION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL DEPRESSION depression disorders. Annually, the month of October. Presidential Proclamation issued for the month of October (PL 100‐630, Title III, Sec 301a, of Nov 7, 1988). Previously issued as "National Employ the Handicapped Week" for a week beginning during Oct 1‐31 procNATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL DIS the first week in October since 1945. Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL DIS To foster the full integration of people with disabilities into the workforce. Oct 1‐31 procNATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL DOMESTIC VI Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL DOWN SYN To promote better understanding of Down syndrome.

A month to highlight the importance of the field trip as a way to help children learn. Studies show that children learn 85 percent more when a lesson is reinforced outside the classroom, and the field Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL FIELD TRIP MONTH NATIONAL FIELD trip is a great way to teach valuable life skills and career education. Gaining the "inside advantage" is how ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things. It refers to taking control of your life from the inside out. It means learning how to live deeply, joyfully and Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL "GAIN THE INSIDE ADVANTAGE" MONTH NATIONAL GAINING THE successfully.

Established by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) in 1982, this monthlong event raises awareness and promotes excellence in kitchen and bath design by honoring the achievements of kitchen and bath professionals. During October, the NKBA provides home owners with guidance and assistance in adding value and livability to their homes, including free downloadable Kitchen and Bath Planners as well as a comprehensive list of NKBA professionals within their area. In addition, the NKBA and its members donate products to the Storehouse of World Vision, the official nonprofit Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH MONTH NATIONAL KITCHEN AND partner of Kitchen & Bath Month.

To increase understanding of the importance of liver functions, to promote healthful practices and Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL LIVER AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL LIV to encourage research into the causes and cures of liver diseases, including hepatitis.

Recognizes and celebrates the importance and the achievements of health sciences information professionals. Medical librarians offer efficient access to quality print and online medical and health‐ related information within a wide variety of healthcare settings. Librarians representing 23 specialty groups and 13 regional chapters of the Medical Library Association (MLA) sponsor several events and Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL MEDICAL LIBRARIANS MONTH NATIONAL MEDICAL LIB educational opportunities throughout the month of October.

A beautiful, healthy smile is only the most obvious benefit of orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic care plays an important role in dental health, overall physical health and emotional well‐being. National Orthodontic Health Month is sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the oldest and largest dental specialty organization in the world, established in 1900. The AAO supports research and education leading to quality patient care, as well as increased public Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL ORTHODONTIC HEALTH MONTH NATIONAL ORTHODONTIC awareness of the need for and benefits of orthodontic treatment.

To increase awareness of the role of the physical therapist as the expert in restoring and improving motion in people's lives. Thousands of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH NATIONAL PHY T therapy students nationwide celebrate by hosting special activities in their communities.

Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL POPCORN POPPIN' MONTH NATIONAL POP P To celebrate the wholesome, economical, natural food value of popcorn, America's native snack.

Reading group members celebrate the joy of shared reading and inspire individuals who do not belong to a reading group to join one or start their own. Organizations, bookstores and libraries are encouraged to sponsor reading group events during this month. Signature event hosted by WNBA‐‐ Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL READING GROUP MONTH NATIONAL READING Nashville chapter and the Southern Festival of Books. A monthlong celebration recognizing the health and fitness benefits as well as the recreational Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL ROLLER SKATING MONTH NATIONAL ROL enjoyment of this long‐loved pastime.

Promoting public awareness of current scientific, medical and educational issues related to spina Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL SPINA BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL SPINA bifida‐‐the most frequently occurring permanently disabling birth defect. Since 1981 the US Postal Service has designated the month of October as National Stamp Collecting Month (NSCM). Developed to introduce children aged 8‐12 to this popular and educational hobby, the NSCM program is also intended to raise awareness about the recreational benefits of stamp collecting among all age groups. The Postal Service traditionally kicks off NSCM by issuing new commemorative stamps in late September or early October. For info and educational kits: US Postal Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL STAMP COLLECTING MONTH NATIONAL STAMP Service. Web: www.usps.com. The self‐esteem‐ and empathy‐building international nonprofit organization Hey U.G.L.Y. (Unique Gifted Lovable You) has designated the month of October as a time for schools across America to conduct Stop Bullying classroom activities and school assembly presentations on how to eradicate Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL STOP BULLYING MONTH NATIONAL STOP BULLYI bullying from schools and neighborhoods.

On Sept 5, 2003, US Senate Resolution 210 was passed designating October as National Work and Family Month. The resolution expressed "the sense of the Senate that supporting a balance between work and personal life is in the best interest of national worker productivity" and that reducing any Oct 1‐31 NATIONAL WORK AND FAMILY MONTH NATIONAL WORK AND FA conflict between the two "should be a national priority." October 1, 2014 NIGERIA: INDEPENDENCE DAY NIGERI National holiday. Became independent of Great Britain in 1960 and a republic in 1963.

George A. Romero's low‐budget horror film of rampaging cannibalistic zombies was released on this October 1, 1968 f8NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEADf7 RELEASED: ANNIVERSARY NIGHT OF THE LIVING date. It quickly became a cult favorite and influenced many other horror filmmakers.

The Storting (Norway's parliament) convenes on the first weekday in October, when it decides the date for the ceremonial opening of the Storting‐‐usually the following weekday‐‐and the parliamentary session is then opened by King Harald V in the presence of Corps Diplomatique, October 1, 2014 NORWAY: PAGEANTRY IN OSLO NORWAY PAG preceded and followed by a military procession between the Royal Palace and the Storting. This month is dedicated to learning how to acquire, understand, utilize and store pertinent medical information and knowledge, enabling each of us to become a more informed and active participant in our own medical care. This organization leads to fewer medical errors, shorter hospital stays, increased positive outcomes, the motivation to seek preventive care and the skills to negotiate the Oct 1‐31 ORGANIZE YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION MONTH ORGANIZE YOUR MEDICA health care system. A month to acknowledge and appreciate the good work done by photographers everywhere to preserve family history, current events, the beauty of nature‐‐in short, everything we all see yet tend Oct 1‐31 PHOTOGRAPHER APPRECIATION MONTH PHOTOGRAPHER APPRECI to forget. Annually, the month of October. A national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride, in cooperation with the Polish‐American Oct 1‐31 POLISH‐AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH POLISH AM H M Congress and Polonia Across America.

Sometimes it just comes down to attitude! Zig Ziglar says that attitude, more than aptitude, affects altitude. Keith Harrell says attitude is everything. Atta‐tude is a self‐reflection of who you think you are. This month is dedicated to establishing, boosting or forcing ourselves to adopt positive attitudes Oct 1‐31 POSITIVE ATTITUDE MONTH POSITIVE ATTITUDE and discovering and/or creating positive self‐images.

Born at Milwaukee, WI, William Hubbs Rehnquist earned master's degrees in political science and government before finishing Stanford Law School in 1952. He was serving as counsel in the Nixon White House when he was nominated to the US Supreme Court as associate justice in 1971. As the most conservative member of the court, he was a staunch supporter of states' rights and wrote a dissent to 1973's Roe v Wade decision. President Reagan nominated him as chief justice upon the retirement of Warren Burger, and he assumed that position on Sept 26, 1986. He presided over the impeachment hearing of President Clinton and ruled on Bush v Gore (2000), which awarded the presidential election to George W. Bush following controversial ballot miscounting in Florida. October 1, 1924 REHNQUIST, WILLIAM HUBBS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY REHNQUIST WILLIAM Rehnquist died Sept 3, 2005, at Arlington, VA. Laura Holt (Stephanie Zimbalist), an imaginative private detective, could not get a case of her own‐‐ until she made up a partner, Remington Steele, who was conveniently out of the office when clients came calling. Then she met the suave stranger (Pierce Brosnan) who called himself Remington Steele. They began a working partnership that ended in marriage. The show aired on NBC, with the last telecast on Mar 9, 1987, and costarred James Read, Janet DeMay and Doris Roberts. Henry October 1, 1982 REMINGTON STEELE TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY REMING ST Mancini composed the theme song. Oct 1‐31 RETT SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH RETT SYNDROME ARWARE To promote awareness of this neurological disease. Right‐brainers are often ridiculed and reprimanded for their unorthodox and creative ways of doing things. The month of October is a chance to show how the right‐brained person can survive and Oct 1‐31 RIGHT‐BRAINERS RULE MONTH RIGHTBRAINERS thrive in a very left‐brained world.

Colonel in the Union army who led the country's first all‐black regiment, the Massachusetts 54th. Born in Boston, MA, to prominent abolitionist parents, Shaw studied at Harvard before joining the fight against the Confederacy. He saw action with the 7th New York Infantry and the 2nd Massachusetts and was wounded at Antietam before being given command of the 54th and mustering its more than 600 soldiers from free blacks all over the North. Shaw was killed in action on Oct 1, 1837 SHAW, ROBERT GOULD: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SHAW ROBERT GOULD July 18, 1863, during an assault on Confederate positions at Fort Wagner on Morris Island, SC. Marked by many colorful military parades, aerial acrobatics and honor guard ceremonies, held October 1, 2014 SOUTH KOREA: ARMED FORCES DAY SOUTH KOREA ARM around the reviewing plaza at Yoido, an island in the Han River. Spinach has finally become "the darling of vegetables": from its delectable taste to the breaking news on its lutein content for the prevention of macular degeneration. "Spinach‐‐it's not just for Oct 1‐31 SPINACH LOVERS MONTH SPINACH LOVERS breakfast anymore!"

Oct 1‐31 SQUIRREL AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION MONTH SQUIRREL AWARENESS A Set aside to honor one of our friendliest forms of wildlife: squirrels. Annually, the month of October. Lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence, born at Princeton, NJ. Died there, Feb 8, Oct 1, 1730 STOCKTON, RICHARD: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY STOCKT RIC 1781. 29th annual. This month serves as a means of ensuring that the safe and appropriate use of medicine remains part of the national public health dialogue. Given the estimated 4 billion prescriptions dispensed annually in the retail setting alone, the value of high‐quality medicine communication, supported by the provision of useful written medicine information, cannot be Oct 1‐31 TALK ABOUT PRESCRIPTIONS MONTH TALK About prescrip overstated. Ralph Edwards hosted this program that lured unsuspecting guests onto the show and surprised them by detailing their lives and achievements with their family and friends. It began as a radio show October 1, 1952 THIS IS YOUR LIFE TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY THIS IS YO in 1948.

This space show was set in the 2350s at the Space Academy and starred Frankie Thomas in the title role as an eager cadet. "Tom Corbett" was one of the few shows to be aired on all four major October 1, 1950 TOM CORBETT, SPACE CADET TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY TOM CORBETT networks, including running on two networks (NBC and ABC) at the same time. October 1, 2014 TUVALU: NATIONAL HOLIDAY TUVALU Gained independence from Britain on this day in 1978.

Designated by the General Assembly on Dec 14, 1990 (originally "International Day for the Elderly," the name was changed on Dec 21, 1995). A day to encourage all societies to better integrate aging issues into the larger context of development. States are encouraged to do everything in their power to enable all men and women to age with security and dignity. For info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, Public Inquiries Unit, Rm GA‐57, New York, NY 10017. Phone: (212) 963‐4475. E‐mail: October 1, 2014 UNITED NATIONS: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS UNIT N INDA OF OLD [email protected]. Web: www.un.org. The University of Chicago opened with an enrollment of 594 and a faculty of 103, including eight Oct 1, 1892 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: ANNIVERSARY UNIVERSI OF CH former college presidents. Oct 1, 2014‐Sept 30, 2015 US 2015 FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR BEGINS US TWO THOUSAND FEDE This educational event advances awareness of the many surprising ethical, environmental, economic, health, humanitarian and other benefits of the increasingly popular vegetarian lifestyle. Oct 1‐31 VEGETARIAN MONTH VEGETARIAN MON (Formerly Vegetarian Awareness Month.)

Crystal City, VA. 3rd annual. Women Walking in Their Own Shoes (WWITOS) is a national movement that conducts an annual summit every October to empower and teach women how to make their life their business (become the CEO of their lives); and to live their life aligned to their purpose and passion. In addition to the summits, the movement will tour 10 major cities conducting mini‐ Oct 1‐31 WOMEN WALKING IN THEIR OWN SHOES MONTH WOMEN WALK IN SHOES summits, with October being the major summit. Workplace politics may seem to be a moral morass and a colossal waste of time. Many of us try to avoid participating, but too often, we seem to be inevitably drawn in. This month is designed to increase awareness that trying to avoid workplace politics is futile‐‐instead we can learn to deal with Oct 1‐31 WORKPLACE POLITICS AWARENESS MONTH WORKPLACE POLITICS the situation.

The International Menopause Society, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, has designated Oct 18 as World Menopause Day. In observation of the Day, the IMS and the member national societies of the Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies distribute materials and organize activities to inform women about menopause, its management and the impact of estrogen loss. Since it is not always possible for local societies to arrange activities for this specific day, the IMS has also designated October as World Menopause Month. Local societies can also collaborate with other organizations working in the field of adult women's health, such as societies for osteoporosis and breast cancer, to organize joint events. For info: International Menopause Society. Web: Oct 1‐31 WORLD MENOPAUSE MONTH WORLD MENOPAUSE MONT www.imsociety.org. Celebration of vegetarianism's benefits to humans, animals and our planet. In addition to individuals, participants include libraries, schools, colleges, restaurants, food service providers, healthcare October 1, 2014 WORLD VEGETARIAN DAY WORLD VEG centers, health food stores and workplaces. Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Big Tree Grove, granted to the state of California June 30, 1864, were combined and established as a national park. For info: Yosemite Natl Park, PO Box 577, Yosemite Oct 1, 1890 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK ESTABLISHED: ANNIVERSARY YOSEMI NAT Natl Park, CA 95389.

Alfred Hitchcock was already an acclaimed director when he began hosting this mystery anthology series that aired on CBS and NBC for 10 years. Each episode began with an introduction by Hitchcock, the man with the world's most recognized profile. Hitchcock directed about 22 episodes of the series; Robert Altman also directed. Among the many stars who appeared on the show were Barbara Bel Geddes, Brian Keith, Gena Rowlands, Dick York, Cloris Leachman, Joanne Woodward, October 2, 1955 ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRE Steve McQueen, Peter Lorre, Dick Van Dyke, Robert Redford and Katherine Ross. This festival relates to the old story of the Han dynasty, when a soothsayer advised a man to take his family to a high place on the ninth day of the ninth moon for 24 hours in order to avoid disaster. The man obeyed and found, on returning home, that all living things had died a sudden death in his absence. Part of the celebration is climbing to high places. Date in other countries will differ from October 2, 2014 CHINA: CHUNG YEUNG FESTIVAL (OR DOUBLE NINE FESTIVAL) CHINA CHU China's. Coffeyville, KS. Event to honor citizens killed during the Dalton Gang's attempted robbery of two Oct 2‐5 DALTON DEFENDERS DAY DALTON DEFENDERS banks on Oct 5, 1892.

The Indian political and spiritual leader who achieved world honor and fame for his advocacy of nonviolent resistance as a weapon against tyranny was born at Porbandar, India. He was assassinated in the garden of his home at New Delhi, Jan 30, 1948. On the anniversary of Gandhi's birth (Gandhi Jayanti) thousands gather at the park on the Jumna River at Delhi where Gandhi's body was cremated. Hymns are sung; verses from the Gita, the Koran and the Bible are recited; and GANDHI, MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND (MAHATMA): BIRTH cotton thread is spun on small spinning wheels (one of Gandhi's favorite activities). Other Oct 2, 1869 ANNIVERSARY GANDHI K observances are held at his birthplace and throughout India on this public holiday.

George Gobel hosted this comedy‐variety show for five years on NBC. Chanteuse Peggy King and Jeff Donnell were also on the show, with Eddie Fisher as "permanent guest star." In 1959 Gobel switched October 2, 1954 THE GEORGE GOBEL SHOW TV PREMIERE: 60th ANNIVERSARY GEORGE GO networks to CBS and appeared for a year with Joe Flynn, Anita Bryant and Harry Von Zell.

Est. attendance: 450,000. Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry, GA. Traditional state agricultural fair features thousands of entries in horse, livestock, horticultural, youth, home and fine arts categories. Oct 2‐12 GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR GEORGI NA Family entertainment, education, fun, concerts, fireworks. Sponsored by the State of Georgia. Denver, CO. Annual festival holds the Guinness World Record for most beers tapped in one location with 1,884 beers on tap. More than 408 US breweries will be found on the festival floor. In the cooking demonstration area you can learn to cook with beer and pair a beer style with a particular Oct 2‐4 GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL GREAT AMERICAN BEER food. British author Graham Greene was born at Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England. He centered his works around characters facing salvation and damnation in a world of chaos, often with complex Catholic settings. His works include The Power and the Glory (1940) and The Third Man (1950). He October 2, 1904 GREENE, GRAHAM: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GREENE G died Apr 3, 1991, at Vevey, Switzerland. We all have guardian angels. Now's the time to give them recognition and thanks for being in our lives with their own day. Take the time today to find out how they've played a unique role in our lives, as well as in various cultures, religions and even foods. Celebrate today by doing something October 2, 2014 GUARDIAN ANGELS DAY GUARDIAN ANGELS DAY special to recognize their qualities. Annually, Oct 2. October 2, 2014 GUINEA: INDEPENDENCE DAY GUINEA IN National Day. Guinea gained independence from France in 1958.

The 1981 winner of the NAACP Image Award for his performance as Booker T. Washington in the film Ragtime was born at St. Louis, MO. His appearances on stage ranged from the title role in Othello to Jean Genet's The Blacks. He received an Emmy nomination for his role in Roots and was awarded several Obies for off‐Broadway performances. On film he appeared in Shaft and The Great October 2, 1929 GUNN, MOSES: 85th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GUNN M White Hope. He died Dec 17, 1993, at Guilford, CT. American statesman who served in both houses of the Congress and as secretary of state, born at Pickett County, TN. Noted for his contributions to the "Good Neighbor" policies of the US with regard to countries of the Americas and to the establishment of the United Nations. Hull died at Oct 2, 1871 HULL, CORDELL: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HULL CORDELL Bethesda, MD, July 23, 1955. Affectionately known as "the Schnozz," Durante hosted a Saturday‐night variety show with his former vaudeville partner, Eddie Jackson. It alternated with "The Donald O'Connor Show" on NBC October 2, 1954 THE JIMMY DURANTE SHOW TV PREMIERE: 60th ANNIVERSARY JIMMY DU and aired for two years. Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black associate justice to the US Supreme Court. On MARSHALL, THURGOOD: SWORN IN TO SUPREME COURT: June 27, 1991, he announced his resignation, effective upon the confirmation of his successor. See October 2, 1967 ANNIVERSARY MARSHA THU S also: "Marshall, Thurgood: Birth Anniversary" (July 2).

Born Julius Henry Marx at New York, NY. Comedian who along with his brothers constituted the famous Marx Brothers. The Marx Brothers began as a singing group and then acted in such movies as Duck Soup and Animal Crackers. During the '40s and '50s, Groucho was the host of the television Oct 2, 1890 MARX, GROUCHO: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MARX GROUCHO and radio show "You Bet Your Life." Died at Los Angeles, CA, Aug 19, 1977. Chubby child star of the "Our Gang" comedy film shorts. Born at Dallas, TX, and died at Grapevine, October 2, 1928 McFARLAND, GEORGE (SPANKY): BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MCFARL TX, June 30, 1993. October 2, 2014 NATIONAL CUSTODIAL WORKERS DAY NATIONAL CUSTOD A day to honor all janitorial and custodial workers‐‐those who clean up after us. This comic strip by Charles Schulz featured Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally and Charlie's dog, October 2, 1950 PEANUTS DEBUTS: ANNIVERSARY PEANUTS DEB Snoopy. The last new "Peanuts" strip was published Feb 13, 2000. Anniversary, from Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days, of the famous wager upon which the book is based: "I will bet twenty thousand pounds against anyone who wishes, that I will make the tour of the world in eighty days or less." Then, consulting a pocket almanac, Phileas Fogg said: "As today is Wednesday, the second of October, I shall be due in London, in this very room of the Reform Club, on Saturday, the twenty‐first of December, at a quarter before nine PM; or else the twenty thousand pounds .nbs.nbs. will belong to you." See also: "Phileas Fogg Wins a Wager Day" Oct 2, 1872 PHILEAS FOGG'S WAGER DAY: ANNIVERSARY PHILEA FOGGS (Dec 21).

This influential comic strip artist, born at New Rochelle, NY, created the science fiction strip "Flash Gordon" (1934). The strip's huge popularity led to Hollywood serials starring Buster Crabbe a few years later. Raymond also created "Secret Agent X‐9" and "Rip Kirby," but his career was cut short by October 2, 1909 RAYMOND, ALEX: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY RAYMOND ALEX a fatal automobile accident on Sept 6, 1956, at Westport, CT. Born at Brookline, MA, Ruth Cheney Streeter was the first director of the US Marine Corps Women's Reserve. She was active in unemployment relief, public health, welfare and old‐age assistance in New Jersey during the 1930s. A student of aeronautics, she learned to fly while serving as an adjutant of a flight group in the Civil Air Patrol during the early years of WWII. She died Sept 30, Oct 2, 1895 STREETER, RUTH CHENEY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY STREETER RUTH CHENEY 1990, at Morristown, NJ.

The Twilight Zone went on the air with these now‐familiar words: "There is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fear and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call The Twilight Zone." The anthology program ran five seasons for 154 installments, with a one‐year hiatus between the third and fourth seasons. Created and hosted by Rod Serling, it is now considered to have been one of the best dramas to appear on television. The last original October 2, 1959 THE TWILIGHT ZONE TV PREMIERE: 55th ANNIVERSARY TWILIGHT ZONE episode was telecast June 15, 1964. Reaffirming the universal relevance of the principle of nonviolence, and desiring to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and nonviolence, on June 15, 2007, the General Assembly declared this day to be observed annually on Oct 2 (Resolution 61/271), the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's birth. For info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, New York, NY, 10017. Web: October 2, 2014 UNITED NATIONS: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NONVIOLENCE UNIT N INTERN DAY NO www.un.org.

Celebrated on Gandhi's birthday. To expose and memorialize the needless suffering and death of billions of innocent, sentient animals in factory farms and slaughterhouses. Local actions include October 2, 2014 WORLD FARM ANIMALS DAY WORLD FARM ANIMALS D memorial services, vigils, street theater, picketing, leafleting and information tables. The first of 249 episodes aired on this date. Set in rural Mayberry, NC, the show starred Griffith as Sheriff Andy Taylor; Ron Howard as his son, Opie; Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee Taylor and Don Knotts as Deputy Barney Fife. Although the last telecast aired Sept 16, 1968, more than 12,000 members of "The Andy Griffith Show" Rerun Watchers Club and others celebrate this day with festivities every October 3, 1960 THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW T year. American historian, known as "the father of American History," born at Worcester, MA. Died at Oct 3, 1800 BANCROFT, GEORGE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BANCROFT GEORGE Washington, DC, Jan 27, 1891. On the air until 1985, this was the longest‐running children's TV show until it was surpassed by "Sesame Street." Starring Bob Keeshan as Captain Kangaroo, it was broadcast on CBS and PBS. Other characters included Mr Green Jeans, Grandfather Clock, Bunny Rabbit, Mr Moose and Dancing Bear. Keeshan was an advocate for excellence in children's programming and even supervised which commercials would appear on the program. In 1997 "The All New Captain Kangaroo" debuted, October 3, 1955 CAPTAIN KANGAROO TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY CAPTAIN KANGAROO starring John McDonough. Oct 3‐5 COIN, JEWELRY & STAMP EXPO COIN STAMP EXPO Radisson Hotel, Anaheim, CA. Gonzales, TX. This celebration commemorating the first shot fired for Texas independence in 1835 is named for the defiant battle cry of the colonists when the Mexican military demanded the return of Oct 3‐5 COME AND TAKE IT FESTIVAL COME AND TAKE IT FES a cannon. This Carl Reiner‐created sitcom wasn't an immediate success but soon became a hit. It starred Dick Van Dyke as Rob Petrie, a TV show writer, and Mary Tyler Moore as his wife, Laura, a former dancer. This was one of the first shows revolving around the goings‐on at a TV series. Other cast members included Morey Amsterdam, Rose Marie, Richard Deacon, Carl Reiner, Jerry Paris, Ann Morgan Guilbert and Larry Matthews. The last episode aired Sept 7, 1966, but the show remains popular in October 3, 1961 THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY DICK VAN DYKE SHOW reruns. On this date, Mrs W.H. (Rebecca) Felton, 87, of Cartersville, GA, was appointed by Governor Thomas Hardwick of Georgia to the Senate seat vacated by the death of Thomas E. Watson. It was a two‐day October 3, 1922 FIRST WOMAN US SENATOR: ANNIVERSARY FIRST WOMAN US SENA ad interim appointment. After 45 years of division, East and West Germany reunited just four days short of East Germany's 41st founding anniversary (Oct 7, 1949). The new united Germany took the name the Federal Republic of Germany, the formal name of the former West Germany, and adopted the constitution of the former West Germany. Today is a national holiday in Germany, Tag der Deutschen Einheit October 3, 1990 GERMAN REUNIFICATION: ANNIVERSARY GERMAN REU (Day of German Unity). Physician and sanitary engineer, born at Toulminville, AL. He eradicated yellow fever from Havana, Cuba, and the Panama Canal, allowing the completion of the canal. Gorgas died at London, England, Oct 3, 1854 GORGAS, WILLIAM CRAWFORD: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GORGAS WILL July 4, 1920. Author and veterinarian, born James Alfred Wight at Glasgow, Scotland. Under the pen name Herriot he wrote more than 12 books chronicling his life as a veterinarian in northern England. His All Creatures Great and Small (1974) was made into a TV series that was an international hit. He was made a member of the Order of the British Empire in 1979. Herriot died Feb 23, 1995, at Yorkshire, October 3, 1916 HERRIOT, JAMES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HERRIOT JAMES BIRTH England. October 3, 2014 HONDURAS: FRANCISCO MORAZA acuN HOLIDAY HONDUR F Public holiday in honor of Francisco Moraza acun, national hero, who was born in 1799. Paintsville, KY. Apple blossom beauty pageants, country music show, arts and crafts, flea market, antique car show, Corvette show, Terrapin Trot, amusement rides, food booths, clogging and square Oct 3‐4 KENTUCKY APPLE FESTIVAL KENTUCK APPLE FEST dancing. National holiday also called Tangun Day, as it commemorates day when legendary founder of the October 3, 2014 KOREA: NATIONAL FOUNDATION DAY KOREA NAT FO Korean nation, Tangun, established his kingdom of Chosun in 2333 BC.

Cartoonist and founder of Mad magazine, Harvey Kurtzman was born at Brooklyn, NY. At 14 he had his first cartoon published, and he began his career in comic books in 1943. His career led him to EC (Educational Comics), and with the support of William Gaines, he created Mad magazine, which first October 3, 1902 KURTZMAN, HARVEY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY KURTZM appeared in 1952. He died Feb 21, 1993, at Mount Vernon, NY. Set in the Los Angeles law firm of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak, this drama had a large cast. Divorce lawyer Arnie Becker was played by Corbin Bernsen, public defender Victor Sifuentes by Jimmy Smits and managing partner Douglas Brackman by Alan Rachins. Other cast members included Harry Hamlin as Michael Kuzak, Richard Dysart as Leland McKenzie, Susan Dey as Grace Van Owen, Jill Eikenberry as Ann Kelsey, Michael Tucker as Stuart Markowitz and Susan Ruttan as October 3, 1986 LA LAW TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY LA LAW Roxanne Melman. The last telecast was May 19, 1994.

(Old Style date; Oct 15, NS.) Influential Romantic author and poet as well as soldier, born at Moscow, Russia. A troublemaker in both his poetry and his personal life, Lermontov was transferred/exiled to posts in Georgia and the Caucasus (1836‐40), which provided formative experiences for his great (and only) novel A Hero of Our Time (1840), featuring the antihero Pechorin. Like Pechorin, Oct 3, 1814 LERMONTOV, MIKHAIL YUREVICH: 200th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LERMONTOV Lermontov died in a duel‐‐at Pyatigorski, July 15, 1841, aged 26. British parasitologist and surgeon sometimes called the father of tropical medicine. Manson's research into insects as carriers of parasites was instrumental in later understanding that mosquitoes transmit malaria. Born at Aberdeen, Scotland, Manson died Apr 9, 1922, at London, Oct 3, 1844 MANSON, PATRICK: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MANSON PATRICK England. This afternoon show for children was on ABC. Among its young cast members were Mouseketeers Annette Funicello and Shelley Fabares. A later version, "The New Mickey Mouse Club," starred Keri October 3, 1955 MICKEY MOUSE CLUB TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY MICKEY MOUSE CLUB Russell, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.

A day to celebrate and embrace who we are, despite our differences, no matter what race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality or disability. A day to reflect on and learn about different cultures and ideologies. A day to vowto uphold acceptance and tolerance. A day to consciously address these areas at educational and religious institutions, as well as in the workplace and at October 3, 2014 NATIONAL DIVERSITY DAY NATIONAL DIVERSITY D home. Our slogan: "Embrace diversity, embrace our world." Annually, the first Friday in October.

Jonesborough, TN. Tennessee's oldest town plays host to the most dynamic storytelling event dedicated to the oral tradition. This three‐day celebration showcases storytellers, stories and Oct 3‐5 NATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL NATIONAL STOR traditions from across America and around the world. Annually, the first full weekend in October. October 3, 2014 NETHERLANDS: RELIEF OF LEIDEN DAY NETHER RE Celebration of the liberation of Leiden in 1574. New Ulm, MN. Celebrating New Ulm's German heritage, with musical entertainment, food and Oct 3‐4 (also Oct 10‐11) OKTOBERFEST OKTOBERFEST dancing. Annually, the first two weekends in October.

This half‐hour sitcom began on the radio, and unlike the case with many other radio programs that moved to TV, most of the original radio cast members were retained. It was about a favorite high school English teacher named Connie Brooks (played by Eve Arden). Also featured were Gale October 3, 1952 OUR MISS BROOKS TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY OUR MISS BROOKS Gordon, Richard Crenna, Gloria McMillan and Jane Morgan.

Ozzie and Harriet was TV's longest‐running sitcom. The successful radio‐turned‐TV‐show about the Nelson family starred the real‐life Nelsons‐‐Ozzie; his wife, Harriet; and their sons, David and Ricky. Officially titled "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," this show was set in the family's home. The boys were one reason the show was successful, and Ricky used the advantage to become a pop star. David's and Rick's real‐life wives‐‐June Blair and Kris Nelson‐‐also joined the cast. The show was canceled at the end of the 1965‐66 season after 435 episodes, 409 of which were in black and white October 3, 1952 OZZIE AND HARRIET TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY OZZIE AND HARRIET and 26 in color. The last episode aired Sept 3, 1966.

Clean‐cut singer Pat Boone hosted three shows between 1957 and 1969. The first was a prime‐time variety series with the McGuire Sisters and the Mort Lindsey Orchestra as regulars. The second show featured the Paul Smith Orchestra and was a daytime variety and talk show. "Pat Boone in October 3, 1957 THE PAT BOONE SHOW TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY PAT BO SH Hollywood" was the title of the third, a 90‐minute talk show.

This medically oriented crime show starred Jack Klugman as Dr. Raymond Quincy, a medical examiner for the Los Angeles coroner's office. Quincy's curiosity about his cases led to investigative work that often solved them. Later in the series, the show focused on social issues that were October 3, 1976 QUINCY TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY QUINCY TV unrelated to forensic medicine. The last telecast aired on Sept 5, 1983. This first successful rural comedy program was one of the most popular, predating similar shows such as "The Beverly Hillbillies" by many seasons. It was set in rural California and featured the McCoys, played by Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Michael Winkelman and Lydia October 3, 1957 THE REAL McCOYS TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY REAL MCCOYS Reed. The only major league player selected Most Valuable Player in both the American and National leagues, Frank Robinson was hired by the Cleveland Indians as baseball's first black major league manager. During his playing career Robinson represented the American League in four World Series ROBINSON NAMED BASEBALL'S FIRST BLACK MAJOR LEAGUE playing for the Baltimore Orioles, led the Cincinnati Reds to a National League pennant and hit 586 October 3, 1974 MANAGER: 40th ANNIVERSARY ROBINS NA home runs in 21 years of play. Springs, PA. 57th annual festival during the peak of fall foliage in Amish country. Features 140 Oct 3‐4 SPRINGS FOLK FESTIVAL SPRINGS FOLK FESTIVA craftspeople, Dutch food and continuous live music.

Athens State University, Athens, AL. This convention annually attracts thousands of old‐time‐music fans and brings some 200 contestants to the grounds of historic Athens State University. More than $11,000 in cash prizes is awarded, and the fiddle champion takes home $1,000 plus a trophy. There is competition in 18 categories at this, the "Granddaddy of Mid‐South Fiddlers Conventions." Oct 3‐4 TENNESSEE VALLEY OLD‐TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION TENNESSEE VALLEY OLD Annually, the first full weekend in October.

A day dedicated to good works and good cheer throughout the world. The official theme for the day is "Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile." The symbol for the day is the world‐famous "smiley face" icon, created in 1963 by Harvey Ball of Worcester, MA. This icon is now the October 3, 2014 WORLD SMILE DAY WORLD SMILE DAY international symbol of happiness and goodwill. Annually, the first Friday in October. Islamic calendar date: Dhu‐Hijjah 9, 1435. The day when people on the hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) assemble for "the Standing" at the plain of Arafat at Mina, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca. This gathering is a foreshadowing of the Day of Judgment. Different methods for "anticipating" the visibility of the new moon crescent at Mecca are used by different Muslim groups. US date may vary. Began at October 3, 2014 YAWM ARAFAT: THE STANDING AT ARAFAT YAWM ARAFAT sunset the preceding day. October 3, 2014 YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT SUNDOWN YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT Jewish Day of Atonement. See "Yom Kippur" (Oct 4).

Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, NM. Held since 1972, the largest hot‐air balloon gathering in the world features more than 500 hot‐air and gas balloons, mass ascensions, balloon glows and specially shaped balloons. The nine‐day event includes entries from more than 20 countries. Annually, the Oct 4‐12 ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA ALBUQUERQUE INTERN B first through second weekends in October. This prime‐time cartoon was based on Ross Bagdasarian's novelty group the Chipmunks, which began as recordings with speeded‐up vocals. In the series, the three chipmunks, Alvin, Simon and Theodore, sang and had adventures along with their songwriter‐manager, David Seville. Bagdasarian supplied the voices. "Alvin" was more successful as a Saturday‐morning cartoon. It returned in reruns in 1979, prompted a sequel, "Alvin and the Chipmunks," in 1983 and inspired two feature October 4, 1961 THE ALVIN SHOW TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY ALVIN SHO films.

Bay Village, Beach Haven, NJ. Fans of Manhattan and New England chowders vote for their favorite recipes after sampling the entries of nearly 20 participating restaurants. The suspense is intense as each chef hopes to win and capture the trophy and bragging rights. Live music, a Merchants Mart Oct 4‐5 CHOWDERFEST CHOWDERFEST featuring blowout bargains and an outdoor food court top off the festivities. Cohocton, NY. 47th annual. Parade and more than 200 food, antiques and arts and crafts booths. Oct 4‐5 COHOCTON FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL COHOCTON FALL FOLIAG Annually, the first full weekend in October. The island of Corsica became the first French territory in Europe freed from Nazi control when Free French troops entered the city of Bastia, the culmination of a French uprising that had begun on the October 4, 1943 CORSICA LIBERATED: ANNIVERSARY CORSIC island on Sept 19. Square‐jawed detective Dick Tracy made his comic strip debut in the Detroit Daily Mirror in October 4, 1931 DICK TRACY DEBUTS: ANNIVERSARY DICK TRACY "Plainclothes Tracy."

Islamic calendar date: Dhu‐Hijjah 10, 1435. Commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael in obedience to God. It is part of the hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). The day begins with the sacrifice of an animal in remembrance of the Angel Gabriel's substitution of a lamb as Abraham's offering. One‐third of the meat is given to poor people and the rest is shared with friends and family. Celebrated with gifts and general merrymaking, the festival usually continues for several days. It is celebrated as Tabaski in Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Guinea‐Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger and Senegal; as Hari Raya Hajj in Southeast Asia and as Kurban Bayram in Turkey and Bosnia. Different methods for "anticipating" the visibility of the moon crescent at Mecca are used by different Muslim October 4, 2014 EID‐AL‐ADHA: FEAST OF THE SACRIFICE EIDALADHA FEAST groups. US date may vary. Began at sunset the preceding day. Electra, TX. Sales throughout the Electra area. Chamber of Commerce will provide free coffee and maps at 7 AM. The Chamber of Commerce office will close at 8 AM so that staff, too, may enjoy all of October 4, 2014 ELECTRA FALL CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE ELECTRA FALL CITY the bargains. To take astronomy to the people. International Fall Astronomy Day is observed on a Saturday near the first quarter moon between mid‐September and mid‐October. Cosponsored by 14 astronomical October 4, 2014 FALL ASTRONOMY DAY FALL ASRONOMY organizations. See also: "Fall Astronomy Week" (Sept 29‐Oct 5). Pope Gregory XIII issued a bulletin that decreed that the day following Thursday, Oct 4, 1582, should be Friday, Oct 15, 1582, thus correcting the Julian calendar, then 10 days out of date relative to the seasons. This reform was effective in most Catholic countries; the Julian calendar continued in use in Britain and the American colonies until 1752, in Russia until 1918 and in Greece until 1923. See also: "Gregorian Calendar Day: Anniversary" (Feb 24) and "Calendar Adjustment Day: Anniversary" (Sept Oct 4, 1582 GREGORIAN CALENDAR ADJUSTMENT: ANNIVERSARY GREGOR A 2). Rutherford Birchard Hayes, 19th president of the US (Mar 4, 1877‐Mar 3, 1881), was born at Delaware, OH. In his inaugural address, Hayes said: "He serves his party best who serves the country Oct 4, 1822 HAYES, RUTHERFORD BIRCHARD: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HAYES R best." He died at Fremont, OH, Jan 17, 1893. Born at Evanston, IL, the handsome, resolute Heston won the Best Actor Oscar for his role as Moses in the 1956 Hollywood epic The Ten Commandments. Over a career that spanned six decades, his credits included Ben‐Hur, Touch of Evil, Will Penny and Planet of the Apes. Heston died Apr 5, 2008, October 4, 1923 HESTON, CHARLTON: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HESTON CHARLTON at Beverly Hills, CA. Hindu holiday. Marks the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king, Ravana, or the victory of good over evil. Effigies of Ravana are burned. Because there is no one universally accepted Hindu calendar, this holiday may be celebrated on a different date in some parts of India, but it always October 4, 2014 INDIA: DASARA (DUSSEHRA) INDIA DAS occurs in September or October. Issaquah, WA. To celebrate the return of the spawning salmon to the hatchery, with more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, music, sporting events, food and more. Annually, the first full weekend in Oct 4‐5 ISSAQUAH SALMON DAYS FESTIVAL ISSAQUAH SALMON DAYS October. Lake City, MN. Apple pie, arts and crafts fair, kid pedal tractor pull, scarecrow contest, pancake October 4, 2014 JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY breakfast, live music and more. Annually, the first Saturday in October. Wife of Andrew Johnson, 17th president of the US, born at Leesburg, TN. Died at Greeneville, TN, Jan Oct 4, 1810 JOHNSON, ELIZA McCARDLE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY JOHNSO EL 15, 1876.

Born Joseph Francis Keaton at Piqua, KS, Buster Keaton (supposedly nicknamed by Harry Houdini) was one of America's greatest filmmakers. He became a star on the vaudeville stage by age 6, in a family show with his parents, but moved on to films at age 21, costarring in several comic shorts with Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and then starring in, writing, directing and producing his own shorts‐‐ which featured improbable stunts and physical gags along with Keaton's deadpan expression. His full‐ length silent films are regarded as masterpieces of American comedy, especially Sherlock, Jr (1924) and the Civil War epic The General (1927)‐‐both of which are on the Library of Congress's National Film Registry. Alcoholism and troubled relations with the MGM studio sidelined his career in the 1930s and '40s, but he later began a quieter career writing gags, making comic cameos in such films as Around the World in Eighty Days, appearing on TV's "Candid Camera" and even performing as a Oct 4, 1895 KEATON, BUSTER: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY KEATON BUSTER BIRTH clown in Paris's Cirque Medrano. Keaton died on Feb 1, 1966, at Los Angeles, CA.

This family sitcom was a stereotypical portrayal of American family life. It focused on Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver (Jerry Mathers) and his family: his patient, understanding and all‐knowing father, Ward (Hugh Beaumont); impeccably dressed housewife and mother, June (Barbara Billingsley); and Wally (Tony Dow), Beaver's good‐natured, all‐American brother. The "perfectness" of the Cleaver family was balanced by other, less‐than‐perfect characters played by Ken Osmond, Frank Bank, Richard Deacon, Diane Brewster, Sue Randall, Rusty Stevens and Madge Blake. The last episode aired October 4, 1957 LEAVE IT TO BEAVER TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY LEAVE IT TO BEAVER T Sept 12, 1963. "Leave It to Beaver" remained popular in reruns.

October 4, 2014 LESOTHO: INDEPENDENCE DAY LESOTH IND National holiday. Commemorates independence from Britain in 1966. Formerly Basutoland.

Painter of peasants and landscapes of rural France, born at Gruchy, France. Millet's famous works include The Winnower (1848), The Gleaners (1857), The Angelus (1859) and Man with a Hoe (1862). His paintings were admired for depicting their humble subjects with dignity and empathy. Van Gogh Oct 4, 1814 MILLET, JEAN‐FRANC cedOIS: 200th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MILLET JEANFRANCOIS was one artist influenced by Millet, who died Jan 20, 1875, at Barbizon, France.

Morro Bay, CA. Celebrates a working waterfront at play. Showcases seafood, fishing industry and diversity of marine life and coastal lifestyles. Features California Seafood Faire, wine and premium Oct 4‐5 MORRO BAY HARBOR FESTIVAL MORRO BAY HARBOR FES beer tasting and a flotilla of family‐oriented attractions. Annually, the first full weekend in October. South Mountain Fairgrounds, Gettysburg, PA. 50th annual. Celebration includes tours of orchards, Oct 4‐5 (also Oct 11‐12) NATIONAL APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL NATIONAL APPLE HARVE apple‐butter boiling and antique cider press.

A day commemorating the venerable art of building small ships and other objects to fit and be displayed in a bottle. Builders, who are often referred to as bottle shipwrights, are dedicated men and women who spend long hours researching the subject they wish to bottle and then equally long October 4, 2014 NATIONAL SHIPS‐IN‐BOTTLES DAY NATIONAL SHIPSINBOTT hours devising ways to place their creation securely and attractively inside a bottle. Annually, Oct 4. A day to celebrate the nation's truck drivers. They give up family time to ensure that freight is delivered all across this country. If you got it, it came by truck. Celebrated on 10‐4 (the "okay" code October 4, 2014 PROFESSIONAL FREIGHT RELOCATION SPECIALIST DAY PROFESSIONAL FREIGHT used by truckers and others). Woodstock, VT. Hands‐on activities and educational programs highlight these two versatile fall crops. Events include apple and pumpkin displays, apple tasting, trivia contest, cider pressing, apple peeling, pumpkin races and apples‐on‐a‐string. Pumpkin and apple ice cream are made and apple Oct 4‐5 PUMPKIN AND APPLE CELEBRATION PUMPKIN AND APPLE CE butter is cooked in the farmhouse.

Born at Canton, NY. Artist and writer Frederic Remington was devoted to the outdoors of New York's North Country and the rugged characters and landscapes of the Old West. He began as an illustrator for popular magazines and worked to become a fine artist and sculptor, capturing images of Native Americans, buffalo soldiers, cowboys, horses and Western adventure. Died Dec 26, 1909, at age 48, at Ridgefield, CT, following an appendectomy. Illustrations, watercolors, oil paintings, sketches and Oct 4, 1861 REMINGTON, FREDERIC S.: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY REMING FR bronzes on display at the Frederic Remington Art Museum.

Philadelphia, PA. On Oct 4, 1777, Cliveden became a bloody battleground as General George Washington's colonial soldiers and British troops fought for Germantown. This significant moment in Philadelphia's history was first observed in 1877, and today's Revolutionary Germantown Festival keeps the tradition alive, energizing the community with a day of family entertainment and Battle of October 4, 2014 REVOLUTIONARY GERMANTOWN FESTIVAL REVOLUTIONARY GERMAN Germantown reenactments. Annually, the first Saturday in October.

American newspaperman and author, born at Manhattan, KS, and died at New York, NY, Dec 10, 1946. The musical Guys and Dolls was based on one of his short stories. "Always try to rub up against Oct 4, 1884 RUNYAN, DAMON: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY RUNYAN money," he wrote, "for if you rub up against money long enough, some of it may rub off on you."

Giovanni Francesco Bernardone, religious leader, founder of the Friars Minor (Franciscan Order), October 4, 2014 SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI: FEAST DAY SAINT FRA OF AS born at Assisi, Umbria, Italy, in 1181. Died at Porziuncula, Italy, Oct 3, 1226. October 4, 1959 SPACE MILESTONE: f8LUNA 3 f7(USSR): 55th ANNIVERSARY SPACE MILE LUN TH First satellite to photograph moon's distant side was launched on this date.

Anniversary of launching of first successful man‐made Earth satellite. Sputnik I ("satellite"), weighing 184 pounds, was fired into orbit from the USSR's Tyuratam launch site. Transmitted radio signal for 21 days; decayed Jan 4, 1958. Beginning of the Space Age and humankind's exploration beyond Earth. This first‐in‐space triumph by the Soviets resulted in a stepped‐up emphasis on the teaching October 4, 1957 SPACE MILESTONE: f8SPUTNIK f7(USSR) SPACE MILE SPU FO of science in American classrooms. Fulton County, IL. 47th annual. Fall festival in 15 villages with fall foliage, arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles, demonstrations, exhibits, food and the beauty of the 140‐mile‐long Spoon River Oct 4‐5 (also Oct 11‐12) SPOON RIVER VALLEY SCENIC DRIVE SPOON RIVER Valley. Annually, the first two weekends in October.

American author of children's books, Stratemeyer was born at Elizabeth, NJ. He created numerous series of popular children's books, including The Bobbsey Twins, The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and Tom Swift, hiring ghostwriters to work from his outlines. He and his "Stratemeyer Syndicate," using 60 or more pen names, produced more than 1,300 books, selling more than 200 million copies. Stratemeyer died at Newark, NJ, May 10, 1930, but his daughters continued his legacy of essentially Oct 4, 1862 STRATEMEYER, EDWARD L.: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY STRATEMEYER mass‐produced literature until 1982. The fourth day of the tenth month is a day of recognition for radio operators, whose code words October 4, 2014 TEN‐FOUR DAY TENFOUR DAY "Ten‐Four" signal an affirmative reply. To celebrate the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. The dates recall the launch, on Oct 4, 1957, of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, and the entry into force, on Oct 10, 1967, of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space. For info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, New York, NY Oct 4‐10 UNITED NATIONS: WORLD SPACE WEEK UNIT N WORLD SPACE 10017. Web: www.un.org. Scenic Island Park, Winfield, KS. More than 75 artists and craftspersons display and sell their wares. Entertainment and food services available. $2 contribution for those over age 12. Annually, the first October 4, 2014 WINFIELD ART‐IN‐THE‐PARK FESTIVAL WINFIELD ARTINTHEPAR Saturday in October.

Wichita, KS. An annual celebration of peace, love and pets. Woofstock invites canines and their owners to participate in activities catered exclusively to them, including a one‐mile walk, activities such as dog agility and water retrieval demonstrations, costume contests, doggie musical chairs, Ruff Races, a silent auction and more than 80 pet‐friendly vendors. All proceeds benefit the Kansas October 4, 2014 WOOFSTOCK WOOFSTOCK Humane Society and the 16,000 animals it receives each year. Holiest Jewish observance. A day for fasting, repentance and seeking forgiveness. Hebrew calendar October 4, 2014 YOM KIPPUR or DAY OF ATONEMENT YOM KIPPUR date: Tishri 10, 5775. Began at sundown on Oct 3. The 21st president of the US, Chester Alan Arthur, was born at Fairfield, VT, and succeeded to the presidency following the death of James A. Garfield. Term of office: Sept 20, 1881‐Mar 3, 1885. Arthur was not successful in obtaining the Republican Party's nomination for the following term. He Oct 5, 1829 ARTHUR, CHESTER ALAN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ARTHUR C died at New York, NY, Nov 18, 1886. Church of Saints Peter and Paul and Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA. Annually, the first Sunday October 5, 2014 BLESSING OF THE FISHING FLEET BLESSING OF THE FISH in October.

Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants broke Mark McGwire's 1998 season home run record when he hit his 71st homer of the season in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Pacific Bell Park. Later in the game he hit another homer. The Dodgers beat the Giants, 11‐10, eliminating them from the play‐offs. On Oct 7 Bonds hit one more homer, to finish the season with 73. He also broke Babe Ruth's slugging record of .847 with .863. On Aug 7, 2007, Bonds passed Hank Aaron on the all‐time October 5, 2001 BONDS BREAKS SEASON HOME RUN RECORD: ANNIVERSARY BONDS BREAKS homer list by slugging number 756.

Pioneering American aviator and explorer who made the first flight over both polar axes, born to a prominent family at Winchester, VA. Educated at the University of Virginia and the US Naval Academy, Byrd's distinguished naval career included serving as its liaison officer to Congress (1919 to 1921), where he was responsible for the legislation that created the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics. While also credited with the first flight over the North Pole on May 9, 1926, Byrd's primary polar explorations took place in Antarctica. He led the first flight over the South Pole on Nov 28‐29, 1929, established the Little America exploration bases on the polar continent and in 1946 commanded Operation Highjump, which mapped 1.5 million square miles of Antarctica by aerial photography. Awarded the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Cross, the National Geographic Hubbard Medal and the Department of Defense Medal of Freedom, Byrd died on Mar Oct 5, 1888 BYRD, RICHARD E.: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BYRD RICHARD E 11, 1957, at Boston, MA. Cattus Island County Park, Toms River, NJ. 34th annual environmental organizations fair with natural history programs throughout the day, including boat and van tours, kayak tours, children's games, October 5, 2014 CATTUS ISLAND NATURE FESTIVAL CATTUS IL NATURE FES nature walks and more.

After a 1,700‐mile retreat, Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce acu Indians surrendered to US Cavalry troops at Bear's Paw near Chinook, MT, Oct 5, 1877. Chief Joseph made his famous speech of Oct 5, 1877 CHIEF JOSEPH SURRENDER: ANNIVERSARY CHIEF JOSEPH SURREND surrender, "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."

In an attempt to disrupt the Union blockade of Charleston Harbor, the Confederate semisubmersible David rammed the Union ironclad New Ironsides with a spar torpedo. This was the first successful Southern attack using a submersible craft. Although both sides experimented with submarine warfare during the Civil War, the results were far from encouraging as the submarines caused more Oct 5, 1863 CIVIL WAR "SUBMARINE" ATTACK: ANNIVERSARY CIVIL WA SU fatalities to their own crews than to the opposing side. Across America and Canada country inns and bed‐and‐breakfasts welcome visitors with information, special events and fellowship. The weekend also introduces people to the world of inns and B&Bs. Inns and their fans around the world are welcome to join the celebration. Annually, the first Sunday October 5, 2014 COUNTRY INN, BED‐AND‐BREAKFAST DAY COUNTRY INN BED BREA in October. (Old Style date.) The famed theologian and leader of the "Great Awakening," the religious revival in the colonies, was born at East Windsor, CT. His "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is the most famous sermon in American history. He later became president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). Edwards died at Princeton, NJ, Mar 22, 1758, when he contracted smallpox Oct 5, 1703 EDWARDS, JONATHAN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY EDWARDS JO from an inoculation. Sponsored by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) since 1989, this is a weeklong celebration recognizing emergency nurses for their dedication, service and commitment to their patients and communities. Special focus is given on Wednesday, which is Emergency Nurses Day (Oct 8), to honor Oct 5‐11 EMERGENCY NURSES WEEK EMERGENCY NURSES WEE nursing professionals who provide care to those whose lives have been touched by life's tragedies.

A radiation alarm and Class I alert at 3:09 PM, EST, signaled a problem at the Enrico Fermi Atomic Power Plant, Lagoona Beach, near Monroe, MI. The accident was contained, but nearly a decade was October 5, 1966 ENRICO FERMI ATOMIC POWER PLANT ACCIDENT: ANNIVERSARY ENRICO FERMI ATOMIC required to complete the decommissioning and disassembly of the plant.

The fuzzy‐haired Stooge, many times a victim of the mean‐tempered Moe, was born Louis Feinberg at Philadelphia, PA. He started his show business career in vaudeville with a joke‐and‐violin act (he was an accomplished musician). Fine was an original member of the Three Stooges, formed in 1925. October 5, 1902 FINE, LARRY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY FINE LARRY Fine died Jan 24, 1975, at Woodland Hills, CA. Presidential Proclamation issued annually for the first or second week in October since 1925. For many years prior to 1925, National Fire Prevention Day was observed in October. Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association. Annually, the Sunday‐Saturday during which the Oct 9 Oct 5‐11 procFIRE PREVENTION WEEK FIRE PREVEN anniversary date falls.

Oct 5‐11 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK FIRE PREVENTION WEEK To increase awareness of the dangers of fire and to educate the public on how to stay safe from fire. Longchamp Racecourse, Paris. One of the world's greatest horse races has been held on the first Sunday in October since 1920. Up to 20 of the best entire horses and fillies aged three and above line up each year for the mile‐and‐a‐half contest. Since 2008 and the signature of a five‐year partnership with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, the "Arc" has become the richest thoroughbred race in the world, with a total purse of four million euros. More than one billion October 5, 2014 FRANCE: QATAR PRIX L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE FRANCE QATAR LARC viewers in 30 countries. A harvest thanksgiving festival, or potato harvest festival, Erntedankfest (or Erntedanktag) is October 5, 2014 GERMANY: ERNTEDANKFEST GERMANY ERN generally observed on the first Sunday in October. The father of the Space Age, born at Worcester, MA. Largely ignored or ridiculed during his lifetime because of his dreams of rocket travel, including travel to other planets. Launched a liquid‐fuel‐ powered rocket Mar 16, 1926, at Auburn, MA. Died Aug 10, 1945, at Baltimore, MD. See also: Oct 5, 1882 GODDARD, ROBERT HUTCHINGS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GODDAR R "Goddard Day" (Mar 16).

World‐renowned poet, playwright, human rights activist and president of Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic, Vaclav Havel was born at Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). His literary works critiqued the dehumanizing effects of totalitarian political regimes, and he was imprisoned for four years (1979‐1983) for his human rights activism in Communist‐controlled Czechoslovakia. After the fall of communism, Havel was the first president of Czechoslovakia and then the Czech Republic (1989‐2003); under his leadership, it was one of the first Eastern European countries invited to join NATO. One of the most respected figures of the 20th century, Havel died Dec 18, 2011, at Hradecek, October 5, 1936 HAVEL, VACLAV: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HAVEL VACLAV BIR Czech Republic. JAMES BOND MOVIE SERIES LAUNCHED WITH f8DR. NOf7: Scottish actor Sean Connery played Ian Fleming's super secret agent James Bond, 007, in the first October 5, 1962 ANNIVERSARY JAMES BOND MOVIE S film of a blockbuster franchise.

Born at Besanc cedon, France, Louis Lumie grare with brother Auguste were film pioneers who created the first movie, Workers Leaving the Lumie grare Factory (1895). Lumie grare, considered the father of cinema in France, was inspired by Thomas Edison's Kinetoscope, and he created (with his brother's assistance) the Cine gramatographe, which could project and mechanically move a sproketed strip of film images. This was patented on Feb 13, 1895. On Dec 28, 1895, the brothers projected short films for paying customers‐‐the first time this had ever been done‐‐at Paris's Grand Cafe acu. The Lumie grares directed or produced thousands of short films of both everyday life and news of the day in what were the first newsreels. The brothers retired from film production in 1901. Louis Lumie grare spent his later years working on photographic and film innovations, such as an Oct 5, 1864 LUMIE graRE, LOUIS: 150th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LUMIERE LOUIS early 3‐D system. He died at Bandol, France, on June 6, 1948.

To increase public awareness of the causes of, symptoms of and treatments for mental illnesses. National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding is Tuesday (Oct 7) and Bipolar Oct 5‐11 MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK MENTAL ILLNESS Awareness Day is Thursday (Oct 9). Annually, the first full week in October. This wacky comedy series debuted on BBC‐1 in Great Britain and aired until 1974. The cast was made up of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and American Terry Gilliam. John Philip Sousa's "Liberty Bell March" got the show started, and viewers were treated to surreal animation and such skits as "The Spanish Inquisition" and "The Ministry of Silly Walks." On MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS TV PREMIERE: 45th Oct 6, 1974, "Monty Python's Flying Circus" began airing in the US. The cast members also made October 5, 1969 ANNIVERSARY MONTY PYTHON four films together.

A celebration of continuing characters in mystery fiction. Two‐thirds of all new mysteries each year feature a series detective. The series tradition has been alive and well for more than 100 years. Series readers today can choose from more than 20,000 adult mysteries featuring more than 4,000 continuing characters from living writers. Mystery Series Week celebrates fictional cops, private eyes and amateur sleuths from all walks of life‐‐solving crimes from 55 BC to the 22nd century. Annually, Oct 5‐11 MYSTERY SERIES WEEK MYSTERY SERIES WEEK the first full week in October.

This week calls for people to celebrate favorite tunes from the past by performing them in a concert, at school, at church or at home. The purpose is to remember tunes from America's past and keep them alive. Annually, the week nearest the birthday of William Billings (born Oct 7, 1746), America's Oct 5‐11 NATIONAL CARRY A TUNE WEEK NATIONAL CARRY TUNE first important tune composer ("Chester"). Sponsor: Tune Lovers Society. A week to celebrate the trends, technology and tactics that allow millions of Americans to work from home as entrepreneurs, corporate telecommuters and heads of households handling family finances Oct 5‐11 NATIONAL WORK FROM HOME WEEK NATIONAL WORK FROM H and affairs. Dedicated to recognizing the professionals devoted to using nuclear medicine as an integral part of patient care. This is the perfect time to promote the value and safety of nuclear medicine to patients, referring physicians and your community. Promotional items will be available through Oct 5‐11 NUCLEAR MEDICINE WEEK NUCLEAR MEDICINE WEE SNM. Annually, the first full week in October. Pen name of Brian O'Nolan, born at Strabane, Ireland. O'Nolan, a career civil servant, was incognito a novelist, dramatist and journalist. Best known for At Swim‐Two‐Birds (1939) and The Third Policeman (1967). Under the name Myles na gCopaleen, he authored a popular satirical and humorous column for the Irish Times. O'Nolan died Apr 1, 1966, at Dublin, Ireland. In keeping with the mordant humor of his works, MylesDay is celebrated on his death day rather than his birthday. October 5, 1911 O'BRIEN, FLANN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OBRIEN FLANN See "MylesDay" (Apr 1). October 5, 2014 PORTUGAL: REPUBLIC DAY PORTUGAL REPUB National holiday. Commemorates establishment of the republic in 1910.

Philadelphia, PA. Parade honoring the Polish patriot known as "the Father of the American Cavalry." October 5, 2014 PULASKI DAY PARADE PULASK DA Begins at 20th and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy and ends at 19th and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Space shuttle Challenger's sixth mission with crew of seven, including two women. Launched from Kennedy Space Center, FL, on this date and landed there on Oct 13, 1984. Kathryn D. Sullivan October 5, 1984 SPACE MILESTONE: f8CHALLENGER STS 41‐Gf7: 30th ANNIVERSARY SPACE MILE CHA became the first American woman to walk in space. Signer of the Declaration of Independence, born 1743 (exact date unknown) at Charles County, MD. Oct 5, 1787 STONE, THOMAS: DEATH ANNIVERSARY STONE TH Died at Alexandria, VA.

Shawnee Indian chief, born at Old Piqua near Springfield, OH, in March 1768. Tecumseh came to prominence between 1799 and 1804 as a powerful orator, defending his people against whites. He denounced as invalid all treaties by which tribes ceded their lands and condemned the chieftains who had entered into such agreements. With his brother Tenskwatawa, the Prophet, he established a town on the Tippecanoe River near Lafayette, IN, and then embarked on a mission to organize a confederation to stop white encroachment. Although he advocated peaceful methods and negotiation, he did not rule out war as a last resort as he visited tribes throughout the country. While he was away, William Henry Harrison defeated the Prophet at the Battle of Tippecanoe Nov 7, 1811, and burned the town. Tecumseh organized a large force of Indian warriors and assisted the Oct 5, 1813 TECUMSEH: DEATH ANNIVERSARY TECUMS DEA British in the War of 1812. Tecumseh was defeated and killed at the Battle of the Thames. A day to honor teachers and their contributions to learning. For info: United Nations, Dept of Public October 5, 2014 UNITED NATIONS: WORLD TEACHERS' DAY UNIT N WORLD TEACHER Info, New York, NY 10017. Web: www.un.org.

October 5, 2014 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY WORLD COMM Communion is celebrated by Christians all over the world. Annually, the first Sunday in October. This funny game show began on radio in 1947 and moved to TV with Groucho Marx as host and George Fenneman as announcer and scorekeeper. Players tried to answer questions in the category of their choice, but Groucho's improvised interviews stole the show. Many guests appeared who later became famous, including Phyllis Diller and Candice Bergen. Players could also win money by uttering the secret word, an everyday word suspended above the stage on a duck that dropped when the word was spoken. This was one of the few shows to be filmed, because the interviews needed to be edited. Two short‐lived revivals of the series aired, with Buddy Hackett as host in 1980, October 5, 1950 YOU BET YOUR LIFE TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY YOU BET YOUR LIFE and with Bill Cosby in 1992. Officially titled "Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater," this Western anthology series was hosted by Powell and featured both stories by Grey and original telecasts. Powell occasionally starred in an episode. Guest stars included Hedy Lamarr (in her only dramatic TV role), Ginger Rogers, Claudette October 5, 1956 ZANE GREY THEATER TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY ZANE GREY THEA Colbert and Esther Williams.

Oct 6, 1876 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION FOUNDING: ANNIVERSARY AMERICAN LIB FO Founded at Philadelphia, PA, by 103 librarians attending the Centennial Exposition. Go Blue! Kids and adults wear a blue shirt this day to show solidarity against bullying and cyber‐ October 6, 2014 BLUE SHIRT DAYtm/WORLD DAY OF BULLYING PREVENTION BLUE SHIRT DAY WORLD bullying. Annually, the first Monday in October.

Presidential Proclamation always issued for the first Monday in October. Proclamation has been issued since 1928. In 1959 Congress changed celebration day from May 1 to the present observance October 6, 2014 procCHILD HEALTH DAY CHILD HEALTH DAY (Public Resolution No. 46 of May 18, 1928, and Public Law 86‐352 of Sept 22, 1959).

CBS's consistently top‐rated mystery drama focuses on a crack Las Vegas police forensics team. "CSI" brings science to the foreground, with close‐up looks at technology and lab techniques. The 200th October 6, 2000 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERARY CRIME SCENE INVESTIG episode aired Apr 2, 2009. The show spawned successful spin‐offs: "CSI: Miami" and "CSI: New York." October 6, 2014 EGYPT: ARMED FORCES DAY EGYPT ARM The Egyptian army celebrates crossing into Sinai in 1973.

Anwar el‐Sadat, Egyptian president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, was killed by assassins at Cairo while he was reviewing a military parade commemorating the 1973 Egyptian‐Israeli War. At least eight other persons were reported killed in the attack on Sadat. Anwar el‐Sadat was born Dec 25, October 6, 1981 EL‐SADAT, ANWAR: ASSASSINATION: ANNIVERSARY ELSADAT ANWAR 1918, at Mit Abu Al‐Kom, a village near the Nile River delta. 13th annual. Everyone is entitled to objective advice from a competent, ethical financial planner to make smart financial decisions. This week is designed to help Americans discover the value of Oct 6‐12 FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK FINANCIAL PLANNING W financial planning.

Born Laura Gainor at Philadelphia, PA, in 1929, she became the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress for her cumulative work in two 1927 films, Sunrise and Seventh Heaven, and for October 6, 1906 GAYNOR, JANET: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GAYNOR JANET Street Angel (1928). Gaynor died Sept 14, 1984, at Palm Springs, CA.

The anthropologist and explorer was born at Larvik, Norway. Seeking to prove the plausibility of South American peoples having settled Polynesia, he embarked on an epic raft ride with five companions in 1947. The Kon‐Tiki made the 4,300‐mile voyage from Peru to Raroia in 101 days. Heyerdahl's book chronicling the adventure became an international bestseller. He continued his travels (including a solo 1970 trip in a reed boat from North Africa to Barbados) and writing until his October 6, 1914 HEYERDAHL, THOR: 100th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HEYERDAHL THOR death. He died at Italy on Apr 18, 2002.

The anniversary of the death of Irish nationalist leader and home‐rule advocate Charles Stewart Parnell is observed, especially in Ireland, as Ivy Day. A sprig of ivy is worn on the lapel to remember Parnell. James Joyce's short story "Ivy Day in the Committee Room," published in the collection titled October 6, 2014 IRELAND: IVY DAY IRELAN IVY DAY Dubliners, addresses this event. See also: "Parnell, Charles Stewart: Birth Anniversary" (June 27).

Sandusky, OH. Known as Sandusky's "favorite daughter," Jacquelyn Jeanne Mayer, Miss America 1963 and stroke survivor since 1970, is honored on Oct 6, the anniversary of the 1997 renaming of Providence Hospital's rehab and nursing facility as the Jackie Mayer Rehab Center. After seven years of self‐directed rehab to regain her speech and mobility, Jackie Mayer has been a motivational October 6, 2014 JACKIE MAYER REHAB DAY JACKIE MAYER REHAB speaker and tireless advocate on behalf of stroke survivors across the US and Canada. Encourages parents, teachers and coaches to foster goal‐setting habits in children's lives so that the Oct 6‐10 KIDS' GOAL‐SETTING WEEK KIDS GOAL SETTING children can make their dreams come true. Opera singer known as "the Swedish Nightingale," born at Stockholm, Sweden. She died at Malvern, Oct 6, 1820 LIND, JENNY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LIND JENNY BI England, Nov 2, 1887. One of the greatest tennis players of the 20th century was born at Centreville, CA. Moody, 1921's US national junior champion, had a phenomenal professional career with a .919 winning average. She won 52 out of 92 tournaments between 1919 and 1938. She won Wimbledon eight out of nine tries, the US Open seven times and the French Open four times. Amazingly, from 1927 to 1932, she did not lose one single set in any singles competition. A 1924 Olympic gold medal winner for singles and doubles, Moody also became the first player to win a grand slam (1928). "Little Miss Poker Face" (as she was nicknamed for her no‐nonsense style) was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of October 6, 1905 MOODY, HELEN WILLS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MOODY HELEN WILLS Fame in 1969. She died Jan 1, 1998, at Carmel, CA.

Celebration of German heritage and the contributions German Americans have made to the building October 6, 2014 procNATIONAL GERMAN‐AMERICAN DAY NATIONAL GER of the nation. A Presidential Proclamation has been issued each year since 1987. Annually, Oct 6. Observed since the 19th century, this day honors the contributions of German immigrants to US culture and history. Celebrated on the date in 1683 when 13 Mennonite families disembarked near Philadelphia, PA, from Krefeld, Germany. These families later founded Germantown, PA. The day is celebrated by all those who are culturally German from all parts of Europe. This special day had a boost in popularity when President Ronald Reagan became the first US president to proclaim it in October 6, 2014 NATIONAL GERMAN‐AMERICAN DAY NATIONAL GERMAN AMER 1987. Since 1976, a week observing the importance of the metric system as the primary system of measurement for the US. Annually, the week of the 10th month containing the 10th day of the Oct 6‐12 NATIONAL METRIC WEEK NATIONAL MET month.

To acknowledge the unique contribution of physician assistants in providing access to medical care Oct 6‐12 NATIONAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (PA) WEEK NATIONAL PHYSICIAN A on the anniversary of the graduation of the first class of PAs from Duke University (Oct 6, 1967). American physician Florence B. Seibert was born at Easton, PA. She developed the test for tuberculosis that was adopted by the US and used worldwide by the World Health Organization. She Oct 6, 1897 SEIBERT, FLORENCE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SEIBER died Aug 23, 1991, at St. Petersburg, FL. Traditionally, the Supreme Court's annual term begins on the first Monday in October and continues with seven two‐week sessions of oral arguments. Between the sessions are six recesses during which the opinions are written by the justices. Ordinarily, all cases are decided by the following June or October 6, 2014 SUPREME COURT 2014‐2015 TERM BEGINS SUPREME COU TWO T July.

Birthday of one of Poland's outstanding composers, whose art played a role in Polish 20th‐century Oct 6, 1882 SZYMANOWSKI, KAROL: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SZYMAN music. Born at Timoshovka, Ukraine. Died Mar 29, 1937, at Lausanne, Switzerland.

The General Assembly, by a resolution of Dec 17, 1985, has designated the first Monday of October each year as World Habitat Day‐‐a day to reflect on the living conditions of human beings and to take action to address the shortcomings of those conditions. The first observance of this day in 1986 marked the 10th anniversary of the first international conference on the subject. For info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, Public Inquiries Unit, Rm GA‐57, New York, NY 10017. Phone: (212) 963‐ October 6, 2014 UNITED NATIONS: WORLD HABITAT DAY UNIT N WOR HAB 4475. E‐mail: [email protected]. Web: www.un.org.

Engineer and inventor of the air brake for trains, born at Central Bridge, NY. He was the first Oct 6, 1846 WESTINGHOUSE, GEORGE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WESTINGHOUSE employer to give his employees paid vacations. Westinghouse died at New York, NY, Mar 12, 1914.

A surprise attack by Egypt and Syria pushed Israeli forces several miles behind the 1967 cease‐fire lines. Israel was caught off guard, partly because the attack came on the holiest Jewish religious day. After 18 days of fighting, hostilities were halted by the UN Oct 25. Israel partially recovered from the Oct 6‐25, 1973 YOM KIPPUR WAR: ANNIVERSARY YOM KIPPUR WAR initial setback but failed to regain all the land lost in the fighting.

The second longest‐running production in Broadway history (after Phantom of the Opera) opened this day. Cats was based on a book of poetry by T.S. Eliot and had a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber. More than 10 million theatergoers saw the New York City production, which closed Sept 10, 2000, October 7, 1982 f8CATS f7PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY CATS PREM after 7,485 performances. Cats was also produced in 30 other countries.

Dow Jones began reporting an average of the prices of 12 industrial stocks in the Wall Street Journal on this day. In the early years these were largely railroad stocks. In 1928 Mr Dow expanded the number of stocks to 30, where it remains today. Today, the large, frequently traded stocks in the Oct 7, 1896 DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE: ANNIVERSARY DOW JONES DJIA represent about a fifth of the market value of all US stocks. Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN. Annual two‐day scientific symposium (50th year), and the first one sanctioned by the Nobel Foundation, Stockholm. Annually, the first Tuesday and Oct 7‐8 NOBEL CONFERENCE 50 NOBEL CONFERENCE F Wednesday in October.

(Old Style date.) Signer of the Declaration of Independence who cast a tie‐breaking vote. Born near Dover, DE, he died June 26, 1784. Rodney is on the Delaware quarter issued by the US Mint in 1999, Oct 7, 1728 RODNEY, CAESAR: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY RODNEY CAE the first in a series of quarters that commemorate each of the 50 states.

Oct 7, 1888 WALLACE, HENRY AGARD: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WALLACE HENRY AGARD 33rd vice president of the US (1941‐45), born at Adair County, IA. Died at Danbury, CT, Nov 18, 1965.

English bibliophile and literary forger, born at Gravesend, England. One of England's most distinguished bibliographic experts, he was revealed, in 1934, to have forged dozens of "first editions" and "unique" publications over a period of more than 20 years. Many of them had been sold at high prices to collectors and libraries. The forgeries in some cases purported to predate the Oct 7, 1859 WISE, THOMAS J.: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WISE Thomas j real first editions. Wise died at Hampstead, England, May 13, 1937.

Your Hit Parade began as a radio show in 1935. When it finally made it to TV, the format was simple: the show's cast performed the week's top musical hits. To sustain interest, since many of the same songs appeared weekly, eye‐catching production sequences were created. "YHP" was the starting point for many famous choreographers and dancers, including Peter Gennaro and Bob Fosse. Regulars included Dorothy Collins, Eileen Wilson, Snooky Lanson and Sue Bennett. The show was overhauled many times and switched networks before leaving the air in 1959. A summer revival in October 7, 1950 YOUR HIT PARADE TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY YOUR HIT PARADE 1974 was short‐lived. See also: "'Your Hit Parade' Radio Premiere: Anniversary" (Apr 12).

While in the Argonne Forest, France, and separated from his patrol, Sergeant Alvin C. York killed 20 enemy soldiers and captured a hill, 132 enemy soldiers and 35 machine guns. He was awarded the US Medal of Honor and French Croix de Guerre. Ironically, York had petitioned for exemption from October 8, 1918 ALVIN C. YORK DAY ALVIN C YORK DAY the draft as a conscientious objector but was turned down by his local draft board.

The most significant battle of the Civil War fought in Kentucky took place at Perryville on this date between Confederate forces led by General Braxton Bragg and Union forces under the command of General Don Carlos Bruell. Bruell's forces were victorious, and Braxton was forced to retreat Oct 8, 1862 BATTLE OF PERRYVILLE: ANNIVERSARY BATTLE OF PER southward. Casualties totaled more than 7,000 for both sides. October 8, 2014 CROATIA: STATEHOOD DAY CROATI Public holiday. Croatia's National Day.

Sponsored by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) since 1989, this day serves to recognize emergency nurses for their dedication, service and commitment to their patients and communities. It honors nursing professionals who provide care to those whose lives have been touched by life's October 8, 2014 EMERGENCY NURSES DAY EMERGENCY NURSES tragedies. Annually, the Wednesday of Emergency Nurses Week. Fairgrounds, Frankfurt. World's largest international book fair; also important event for electronic media. Best place for international rights and licenses. Open to trade for three days and to the public Oct 8‐12 GERMANY: FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR GERMANY FRA B for two.

Great fire of Chicago began, according to legend, when Mrs O'Leary's cow kicked over the lantern in her barn on DeKoven Street. The fire leveled 31/2 square miles, destroying 17,450 buildings and leaving 98,500 people homeless and about 250 people dead. Financially, the loss was $200 million. Oct 8, 1871 GREAT CHICAGO FIRE: ANNIVERSARY GREAT CHI FI On the same day a fire destroyed the entire town of Peshtigo, WI, killing more than 1,100 people. The full moon following Harvest Moon. So called because the moon's light in evening extends day's October 8, 2014 HUNTER'S MOON HUNTERS M length for hunters. The October Full Moon. A free worldwide top celebration: The world is a large top, spinning on its axis. Spin a top or tops wherever you are in the world today to recognize this fun and scientific fact. Add your spins to the worldwide total and then e‐mail the results to the sponsor, the Spinning Top & Yo‐Yo Museum. October 8, 2014 INTERNATIONAL TOP SPINNING DAY INTERNATIONAL TOP SP Annually, the second Wednesday in October. October 8, 2014 LUNAR ECLIPSE LUNAR ECL Total eclipse of the moon. Visible in Asia, Australia, the Pacific and the Americas. October 8, 2014 MOON PHASE: FULL MOON MOON P FU Moon enters Full Moon phase at 6:51 AM, EDT. A celebration and observation of the help and joy that teddy bears bring into the lives of people of October 8, 2014 NATIONAL BRING YOUR TEDDY BEAR TO WORK DAY NATIONAL BRING YOUR all ages, at all stages. Annually, the second Wednesday in October. Celebration of the pierogy! Commemorates the day in 1952 that pierogies were first delivered to a grocery store in Shenandoah, PA‐‐marking the emergence of the traditionally eastern European food October 8, 2014 NATIONAL PIEROGY DAY NATIONAL PIEROGY DAY as a mainstream American meal staple. Annually, Oct 8. Approximately 160,000 teens stay home from school every day because they fear for their safety. The self‐esteem‐ and empathy‐building international nonprofit organization Hey U.G.L.Y. (Unique Gifted Lovable You) has designated the second Wednesday in October (and the entire month of October) as a day and month for schools across America to conduct Stop Bullying classroom activities and school assembly presentations on how to eradicate bullying from schools and October 8, 2014 NATIONAL STOP BULLYING DAY NATIONAL STOP BULLYI neighborhoods. Ozzie and Harriet Nelson made their CBS Radio debut in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." Although their sons, David and Ricky, were referred to frequently on air and eventually played by others, it was not until Feb 20, 1949, that David (age 12) and Rick (age 8) first appeared playing themselves on the show. "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" hit television airwaves Oct 3, 1952, October 8, 1944 OZZIE AND HARRIET RADIO DEBUT: 70th ANNIVERSARY OZZIE HARRIET on ABC.

Born at Cleveland, OH, this writer changed the face of American comic books with American Splendor, a semi‐autobiographical look at the life of a cranky, depressed file clerk. The comics frankly depicted the mundane issues and irritations of life "off the streets of Cleveland." Pekar worked with many different artists on the series, including R. Crumb, and won an American Book Award in 1987 for his first anthology of collected strips. American Splendor was also adapted as a feature film in October 8, 1939 PEKAR, HARVEY: 75th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PEKAR HARVEY 2003. Pekar died at Cleveland Heights, OH, July 12, 2010.

One of the most disastrous forest fires in history began at Peshtigo, WI, the same day the Great Oct 8, 1871 PESHTIGO FOREST FIRE: ANNIVERSARY PESHTI Chicago Fire began. The Wisconsin fire burned across six counties, killing more than 1,100 people.

American auto racer, war hero and airline executive (Eastern Airlines). Dubbed "America's Ace of Aces" for his victories as a pilot in the 94th Aero Squadron during WWI. Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Medal and the French Croix de Guerre. Oct 8, 1890 RICKENBACKER, EDWARD V.: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY RICKENBACKER EDWARD Born at Columbus, OH, Rickenbacker died July 23, 1973, at Zurich, Switzerland.

German musician and composer sometimes called the father of German music. Born at Kostritz, Saxony, Schutz died at Dresden, Germany, Nov 6, 1672. His works enjoyed renewed attention on the occasions of the bicentennials (1885) and tricentennials (1985) of two of his most devoted followers: Oct 8, 1585 SCHUTZ, HEINRICH: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SCHUTZ HE BIR George Frederick Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach. Columbia, SC. North American Midway Entertainment (NAME), agricultural exhibits, rides, musical Oct 8‐19 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR SOUTH CAROLINA STATE entertainment, food booths and children's activities. October 8, 2014 SUKKOT BEGINS AT SUNDOWN SUKKOT BEGINS AT SUN Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. See "Sukkot" (Oct 9). Oct 9‐14 AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SESSION AMERICAN DENTAL Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX. 155th session.

Influential magazine executive and editor, born at Den Helder, Netherlands. After immigrating with his family to Brooklyn, NY, Bok worked his way up in the magazine industry, eventually becoming editor of the Ladies' Home Journal from 1889 to 1919. He introduced journalistic innovations, championed social reforms (among them women's suffrage) and influenced contemporary culture. His position in society was such that by 1917 readers were sending his office one million letters a Oct 9, 1863 BOK, EDWARD WILLIAM: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BOK EDWARD WILLIAM year. Bok died Jan 9, 1930, at Lake Wales, FL. Chicago, IL. 50th annual. 175 films. 50 countries. 2 weeks. 1 city. North America's oldest competitive international film festival. Some of cinema's greatest filmmakers have been introduced at this Oct 9‐23 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CHICAGO INTL FILM festival. Gold and Silver Hugos awarded at its conclusion.

This French army officer, born at Mulhouse, France, was the center of a military scandal from 1894 to 1906. From when he was accused of treason (forged documents were used to convict him) in 1894 and sentenced to life in 1895 at Devil's Island, the Dreyfus affair was a lightning rod for rival factions in France and exposed the virulent anti‐Semitism in the country (Dreyfus was Jewish). The case was notable for the involvement of France's major literary figures in his defense, most famously E acumile Zola, who published "J' Accuse" in 1898 in a periodical and accused the French army of a massive cover‐up. Public outrage ensured two more trials for Dreyfus. He was still found guilty but was pardoned at his last trial in 1899. A 1906 civilian court finally cleared Dreyfus, who eventually Oct 9, 1859 DREYFUS, ALFRED: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY DREYFUS ALFRED BIRTH returned to the military. He died July 12, 1935, at Paris, France. October 9, 2014 ICELAND: LEIF ERIKSON DAY ICELAN L Celebrates discovery of North America in the year 1000 by the Norse explorer. Celebrates anniversary of promulgation of Hangul (24‐letter phonetic alphabet) by King Sejong of October 9, 2014 KOREA: ALPHABET DAY (HANGUL) KOREA ALP the Yi dynasty in 1446.

October 9, 2014 procLEIF ERIKSON DAY LEIF E Presidential Proclamation always issued for Oct 9 since 1964 at request (PL 88‐566 of Sept 2, 1964). John Winston Lennon, English composer, musician and member of the Beatles, the sensationally popular group of musical performers who captivated audiences first in England and Germany, and later throughout the world. A fervent activist for peace. Born at Liverpool, England, Lennon was October 9, 1940 LENNON, JOHN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LENNON J murdered at New York City, Dec 8, 1980. The oldest building at San Francisco, CA. Formerly known as Mission San Francisco de Asis, the Oct 9, 1776 MISSION DELORES FOUNDING: ANNIVERSARY MISSIO DEL mission survived the great earthquake and fire of 1906. October 9, 2014 PERU: DAY OF NATIONAL HONOR PERU DAY Public holiday. Commemorates nationalization of the oil fields in 1968.

On this date, NASA deliberately crashed two unmanned spacecrafts into the moon in an attempt to confirm the existence of water there. The impact sent a plume of debris more than a mile above the October 9, 2009 SPACE MILESTONE: NASA'S MOON CRASH: 5th ANNIVERSARY SPACE MILE NASAS MOO moon's surface, and water particles found in the plume confirmed NASA's suspicions. Hebrew calendar date: Tishri 15, 5775, begins seven‐day festival in commemoration of Jewish people's 40 years of wandering in the desert and thanksgiving for the fall harvest. This High Holiday season closes with Shemini Atzeret (see entry on Oct 16) and Simchat Torah (see entry on Oct 17). Oct 9‐15 SUKKOT, SUCCOTH or FEAST OF TABERNACLES SUKKOT Began at sundown Oct 8. Born at Le Pecq, France, Tati was a filmmaker and performer who made internationally beloved comic masterpieces‐‐often combining the best of silent comedy in films that depicted the Average Joe's misalliance with modern industrialized society. Tati's filmic alter ego was the pipe‐smoking, rumpled hat‐wearing Monsieur Hulot, who was always out of step wherever he was. Tati's six films included Mr Hulot's Holiday (1953), Mon oncle (My Uncle, 1958) and Playtime (1967). Tati died Nov Oct 9, 1908 (some sources say 1907) TATI, JACQUES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY TATI JACQUES 5, 1982, at Paris, France. October 9, 2014 UGANDA: INDEPENDENCE DAY UGANDA IND National holiday commemorating achievement of autonomy from Britain in 1962.

An annual special observance of Postal Administrations of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). For info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, Public Inquiries Unit, Rm GA‐57, New York, NY 10017. Phone: October 9, 2014 UNITED NATIONS: WORLD POST DAY UNIT N WOR POS (212) 963‐4475. E‐mail: [email protected]. Web: www.un.org.

Spiro Theodore Agnew became the second person to resign the office of vice president of the US. Agnew entered a plea of no contest to a charge of income tax evasion (on contract kickbacks received while he was governor of Maryland and after he became vice president). He was sentenced to pay a $10,000 fine and serve three years' probation. Agnew was elected vice president twice, October 10, 1973 AGNEW RESIGNATION: ANNIVERSARY AGNEW RES serving under President Richard M. Nixon. See also: "Agnew, Spiro: Birth Anniversary" (Nov 9).

Five miles south of Carrollton, OH. Presented by the Carroll County Historical Society. An 1800s pioneer festival featuring steam‐powered gristmill and sawmill in operation. Also featured are antique tools and farm museum; antique cars and tractors; quilting, spinning, dyeing and weaving demonstrations; five log buildings (including a two‐story home); musical entertainment and quality Oct 10‐12 ALGONQUIN MILL FALL FESTIVAL ALGONQUIN MILL FALLF craftspeople selling their products. A one‐room school and a railroad station are on exhibit. Mount Vernon, MO. A large festival highlighting the making of apple butter in large copper kettles on the courthouse lawn. Also, 375 crafters displaying and selling handmade goods, free entertainment all three days, apple‐pie‐eating contest, hairy legs contest, log‐sawing contest, bubble‐ gum‐blowing contest, nail‐driving contest, pet parade and terrapin race. Annually, the second full Oct 10‐12 APPLE BUTTER MAKIN' DAYS APPLE BUTTER MAKIN D weekend in October. Oct 10‐Nov 2 (tentative) ARIZONA STATE FAIR ARIZONA STATE FAIR Phoenix, AZ. Festival, concerts, entertainment and food. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Oct 10‐19 ARKANSAS STATE FAIR AND LIVESTOCK SHOW ARKANSAS STATE FAIR Barton Coliseum and State Fairground, Little Rock, AR.

This half‐hour variety series was hosted by Bob Newhart, a successful stand‐up comedian famous for his trademark "telephone conversation" monologues. The show was critically acclaimed, winning both an Emmy and a Peabody in its short time on the air. Newhart later starred in situation comedies. In "The Bob Newhart Show," which aired 1972‐78, he played a psychologist. See also: October 10, 1962 THE BOB NEWHART SHOW TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY BOB NE "'Newhart' TV Premiere: Anniversary" (Oct 25).

To celebrate when the number of the day is the same as the number of the month. Bonza Bottler October 10, 2014 BONZA BOTTLER DAYtm BONZA j Daytm is an excuse to have a party at least once a month. For more information see Jan 1. Kitchener and Waterloo, ON. The second‐largest Oktoberfest in the world. More than 70 events and Oct 10‐18 CANADA: KITCHENER‐WATERLOO OKTOBERFEST CANADA KITCHENER WAT festhallen, including one of the premier parades in Canada on Canadian Thanksgiving morning. Columbus, KS. Regatta starts with Balloon Glow on Friday evening; prizes are awarded for both Saturday and Sunday races. Also, car show, arts and crafts fair, entertainment, children's festival and Oct 10‐12 COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVAL AND HOT‐AIR BALLOON REGATTA COLUMBUS DAY FEST HO more. Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke, VA. 27th annual. Features work from more than 250 talented artists and craftspeople. All juried exhibitors' work has been handmade by the exhibitors and must be their own original design and creation. See the creative process in action, with several exhibitors Oct 10‐12 CRAFTSMEN'S FALL CLASSIC ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL CRAFTSMENS CLASSIC demonstrating throughout the weekend. October 10, 2014 CUBA: BEGINNING OF INDEPENDENCE WARS DAY CUBA BEGINNING National holiday. Commemorates the beginning of Cuba's struggle against Spain in 1868.

Tenth day of 10th month, Double Tenth Day, is observed by many Chinese as the anniversary of the outbreak of the revolution against the imperial Manchu dynasty, Oct 10, 1911. Sun Yat‐sen and October 10, 1911 DOUBLE TENTH DAY DOUBLE Huan Hsing were among the revolutionary leaders. This is a holiday in Taiwan. Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis, IN. A progressive play through the rooms of the Oct 10‐11 (also Oct 17‐19) FALL VICTORIAN THEATRE FALL VICTORIAN THEAT home of the 23rd president. Ligonier, PA. Commemorates the Battle of Fort Ligonier (Oct 12, 1758). Reenactments, parade, Oct 10‐12 FORT LIGONIER DAYS FORT LIGONIER DAYS outdoor entertainment, craft booths and food booths.

Actress Helen Hayes, often called "the First Lady of the American Theater," was born at Washington, DC. Hayes's greatest stage triumph was her role as the long‐lived British monarch Queen Victoria in the play Victoria Regina. Her first great success was in Coquette (1927). She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her first major film role in The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) and won Best October 10, 1900 HAYES, HELEN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HAYES H Supporting Actress for her role in Airport (1971). Helen Hayes died Mar 17, 1993, at Nyack, NY. Medford, OR. Fourteen nationally known bands play in downtown Medford locations. More than Oct 10‐12 MEDFORD JAZZ FESTIVAL MEDFORD JAZZ FESTIVA 100 performances along with fun, food, dancing and music for all ages. Marion, IN. Largest War of 1812 living‐history event in US includes reenactment of battle. Military, trappers, woodland tribes, sutlers, artisans, food purveyors and musicians, living as they did 200 Oct 10‐12 MISSISSINEWA 1812 MISSISISSINEWA years ago.

2nd annual. A day to celebrate the design, craftsmanship and fine materials that go into the thing we carry with us every day: the handbag. Everywhere you look, someone is carrying some kind of handbag‐‐big, small, old, new, cheap or expensive. On the heels of New York Fashion Week, what better way to celebrate what you love to carry and why. Whether you have the newest "It Bag" like an Hermes Birkin or Celine Tote, or you carry your mother's vintage Louis Vuitton, or you have no idea what kind of bag you carry but you love it, use this day to share pictures and stories with other October 10, 2014 NATIONAL HANDBAG DAY NATIONAL HANDBAG DAY handbag fanatics. Annually, Oct 10. Seaside Heights, NJ. Parade features bands, floats, groups, organizations, antique cars and special performers from Italy. The festival features ethnic and traditional foods, entertainment, exhibits and Oct 10‐12 OCEAN COUNTY COLUMBUS DAY PARADE AND ITALIAN FESTIVAL OCEAN COUNTY COLUMBU performances from special guests. October 10, 2014 OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL DAY OKLAHO HIS Oklahoma.

Born at Princeton, NJ, Pearl was a foreign correspondent for the Wall Street Journal when he was assassinated by a terrorist group in Pakistan. His body was found in Karachi, Pakistan, where he had been researching terrorist threats against America. British‐born Islamic militant Ahmed Omar Sheikh, a leader of the National Movement for the Restoration of Pakistani Sovereignty, was convicted of October 10, 1963 PEARL, DANIEL: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PEARL DANIEL Pearl's kidnapping and murder. Pearl was 38 at the time he was kidnapped, on Jan 23, 2002. British playwright, actor and poet, born at East London, England, eponym of the dramatic term "Pinteresque." Known for such dark and absurd plays as The Birthday Party, The Caretaker and The Homecoming, described as "comedies of menace." The 2005 Nobel Prize for Literature went to Pinter, "who in his plays uncovers the precipice under everyday prattle and forces entry into oppression's closed rooms." In 2007 he received the French Legion of Honor. Pinter died Dec 24, October 10, 1930 PINTER, HAROLD: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PINTER HAROLD 2008, at London. Ski Basin area, Rockport and Fulton, TX. Features fresh‐from‐the‐bay seafood, gumbo cook‐off, ongoing live musical entertainment, crab races, arts and crafts booths and land parade on Saturday. Oct 10‐12 ROCKPORT‐FULTON SEAFAIR ROCKPORTFULT SEAFAIR Annually, Columbus Day weekend. St. Charles, IL. More than 150 handcrafted scarecrows invade St. Charles along with live entertainment, carnival, children's activities, great food, huge craft show and much more. Annually, Oct 10‐12 ST. CHARLES SCARECROW FEST SAINT CHARLES SCAREC the weekend before Columbus Day. War Memorial Plaza, Nashville, TN. The festival annually welcomes more than 200 authors from throughout the nation and in every genre for readings, panel discussions and book signings. The festival hosts popular book exhibitors and programs and features three performance stages SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS: A CELEBRATION OF THE WRITTEN throughout the event. Special events for children are planned throughout the weekend. Annually, Oct 10‐12 WORD SOUTHERN FEST BOOKS the second full weekend in October. October 10, 2014 TAIWAN: DOUBLE TENTH DAY TAIWAN DOUBLE Commemorates the proclamation of the Chinese Republic in 1911. This campaign has been designed to help educate health professionals, patients and consumers about the problem of not taking prescription drugs or over‐the‐counter medicines. This is a $290 Oct 10‐17 TAKE YOUR MEDICINE, AMERICANS WEEK TAKE YOUR MEDIC billion problem that needs a solution.

Museum of Appalachia, Norris, TN. A celebration of the culture and heritage of Appalachian, pioneer, mountain and rural life. Five stages provide continuous musical performances by more than 400 old‐time musicians and legendary greats. Scores of traditional mountain activities such as molasses making, rail splitting, soap making, basket making and sawmilling are demonstrated to Oct 10‐12 TENNESSEE FALL HOMECOMING TENNESSEE FALL HOMEC help preserve the old ways in an interesting and educational manner. Griswold Lorillard of Tuxedo Park, NY, fashioned the first tuxedo for men by cutting the tails off a Oct 10, 1886 TUXEDO CREATED: ANNIVERSARY TUXEDO tailcoat. October 10, 2014 UNITED NATIONS: WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY UNIT N WOR MENTAL For info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, New York, NY 10017. Web: www.un.org.

The 52 episodes of this British series covered the years 1903‐30 in the life of a wealthy London family ("Upstairs") and their many servants ("Downstairs"). Cast members included Angela Baddeley, Pauline Collins, Gordon Jackson and Jean Marsh. Won a Golden Globe for Best Drama TV Show in 1975 and an Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series in 1976. The last episode aired May 1, 1977. In 2010, the series was revived (without the comma in the title) for episodes set in 1936 with a new October 10, 1971 UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY UPSTAIRS family occupying 165 Eaton Place but with Jean Marsh returning as Rose Buck.

A college to train officers for the US Navy was established at Annapolis, MD. Women were admitted Oct 10, 1845 US NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDED: ANNIVERSARY US NAVAL ACAD in 1976. The academy's motto is "Honor, Courage, Commitment." For info: www.usna.edu. Italian composer, born at Le Roncole, Italy. His 26 operas, including Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, La Traviata and Aida, are among the most popular of all operatic music today. Died at Milan, Italy, Jan Oct 10, 1813 VERDI, GIUSEPPE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY VERDI GIUSEPPE 27, 1901.

Berkeley Springs, WV. Fall festival with spicy apple butter simmering in copper kettles in the town square. A parade, two days of mountain music and old‐fashioned contests. Fine crafts, farmers Oct 11‐12 APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL APPLE BUTTER FESTIVA market, down‐home cooking and fall foliage. Annually, Columbus Day weekend. Born at Pittsburgh, PA, jazz musician Art Blakey recorded many albums with his group, the Jazz October 11, 1919 BLAKEY, ART: 95th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BLAKEY A Messengers. Died at New York, NY, Oct 16, 1990.

Maddox Family Campground, Chincoteague Island, VA. 42nd annual. An all‐you‐can‐eat festival held to promote the seafood industry and mark the arrival of the oyster season. Oysters are prepared just about every way imaginable‐‐and there are steamed crabs, clam fritters, clam chowder, hush puppies, potato salad, cole slaw, hot dogs and various beverages. Live entertainment for everyone's enjoyment. Held rain or shine. Tickets can be obtained in advance by contacting Chincoteague October 11, 2014 CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND OYSTER FESTIVAL CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAN O Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will sell out. Annually, Saturday of Columbus Day weekend. Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT. A riverfront festival of New England chowders. Annually, Columbus Day Oct 11‐13 CHOWDER DAYS CHOWDER DAYS weekend. Presidential Proclamation always issued for Oct 11 since 1929. Requested by congressional resolution each year, 1929‐1946. (Since 1947 has been issued by custom.) Note: Proclamation 4869, October 11, 2014 procGENERAL PULASKI MEMORIAL DAY GENERA P of Oct 5, 1981, covers all succeeding years.

Woodstock, VT. Traditional celebration of the harvest featuring a husking bee and barn dance. Also, Oct 11‐12 HARVEST WEEKEND HARVEST WEEKEND farm harvest activities including food preservation, shelling corn and cider pressing. Columbia, LA. Festival that centers on the rich folklife of Louisiana as well as on the fine arts. Wonderful music all day, craft booths, children's art and petting zoo as well as food to please October 11, 2014 LOUISIANA ART & FOLK FESTIVAL LOUISIANA ART AND FO everyone.

Milford State Park, Milford, KS. Learn the truth about spiders, snakes, bats, vultures, owls and other Halloween "monsters." Meet the real creatures as you walk the nature trail and learn the truth about them from witches, snake charmers and Little Red Riding Hood. Wear costumes. Cookies and October 11, 2014 MONSTER MYTHS BY MOONLIGHT MONSTER MYTHS MOO cider served by Mother Nature. Sponsored by Friends of Milford Nature Center and State Park. Marion, NC. 31st annual. A celebration of mountain heritage in western North Carolina. Arts, crafts, October 11, 2014 MOUNTAIN GLORY FESTIVAL MOUNTA G children's area and continuous entertainment. Annually, the second Saturday in October. A project of the Human Rights Campaign since 1988. Every Oct 11, thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and their supportive allies celebrate National Coming Out Day, which encourages LGBT individuals to come out and be honest about themselves. Every year, workshops, speak‐outs, rallies and other kinds of events are held‐‐all aimed at showing the October 11, 2014 NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY NATIONAL COMI public that LGBT people are everywhere. Marriott Courtyard, Marlborough, MA. Auction and exhibits; dealers and collectors buy, sell and Oct 11‐12 NORTHEAST MARBLE MEET NORTHEAST MARBLE MEE trade marbles. A patent was granted to Dorr Eugene Felt for the Comptometer, which was the first adding machine Oct 11, 1887 PATENT ISSUED FOR FIRST ADDING MACHINE: ANNIVERSARY PATENT IS known to be absolutely accurate at all times. Wells Mills County Park, Waretown, NJ. Celebrate the culture and natural history of the New Jersey Pinelands. Live folk and country music, crafts, wood‐carvers, live demonstrations, nature walks, canoeing, children's activities, animals, food and more. Includes exhibits featuring traditional October 11, 2014 PINE BARRENS JAMBOREE PINE BARRENS JAMBORE industries of the Pinelands. Free; rain or shine. Oct 11‐12 PRATER'S MILL COUNTRY FAIR PRATERS MILL COUNTRY Dalton, GA. A Southern festival of artists, craftspeople, music and food. DeLaney Farm, Aurora, CO. Aurora's award‐winning fall festival, featuring the Jack‐o‐Launch, family entertainment and practically every activity you can think of having to do with pumpkins. Annually, October 11, 2014 PUNKIN CHUNKIN COLORADO PUNKIN CHUNKIN COLOR the second Saturday in October.

Revson, born at Boston, MA, was the colorful and hard‐driving force behind Revlon cosmetics, a company he created in 1932. Revson was fond of saying, "Creative people are like a wet towel. You wring them out and pick up another one." By the time of his death, Aug 24, 1975, Revson had an October 11, 1906 REVSON, CHARLES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY REVSON estate valued at $100 million and a cosmetics empire. Choreographer and ballet dancer, born at New York, NY. Robbins choreographed several Broadway musicals including Fiddler on the Roof, The King and I and On the Town. He died at New York, NY, October 11, 1918 ROBBINS, JEROME: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ROBBINS JEROME July 29, 1998. The first black American to achieve the army rank of four‐star general. Born at St. Louis, MO, and October 11, 1928 ROBINSON, ROSCOE, JR: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ROBINS RO died at Washington, DC, July 22, 1993.

Wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd president of the US, born at New York, NY. Eleanor Roosevelt led an active and independent life and was the first wife of a president to give her own news conference in the White House (1933). Widely known throughout the world, she was affectionately called "the first lady of the world." She served as US delegate to the United Nations General Assembly for a number of years before her death at New York, NY, Nov 7, 1962. A prolific Oct 11, 1884 ROOSEVELT, ANNA ELEANOR: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ROOSEV ANN writer, she wrote in This Is My Story, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

Originally titled "NBC's Saturday Night," this live show features skits, commercial parodies and news satires, with a different guest host and musical guest performing weekly. Its first guest host was comedian George Carlin. Notable cast members have included Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Joe Piscopo, Eddie Murphy, Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Joan Cusack, Robert Downey, Jr, Nora Dunn, Jon Lovitz, Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks, Dennis Miller, Chris Farley, Mike October 11, 1975 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY SATURD NI LI Myers, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Molly Shannon, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Van Buren County, IA. Scenic landscapes, historic architecture, flea market, arts festival, crafts and Oct 11‐12 SCENIC DRIVE FESTIVAL SCENIC DRIVE more. Annually, the second full weekend in October. Artist Hymie "Joe" Simon was born Oct 11, 1913, at Rochester, NY. Working in New York City as comic books first flourished, Simon met artist Jack Kirby, and in 1941 the duo created superhero Captain America. Simon developed many other characters during this first comics Golden Age, and stayed active in the industry, serving as the first editor of the company that would become Marvel and creating notable additions to the romance and horror comic genres. In addition to his groundbreaking work in comics, Simon was also a talented commercial artist. He died Dec 14, 2011, October 11, 1913 SIMON, JOE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SIMON JOE at New York City. Join the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in celebrating Southern foods and drinks! Southern Food Heritage Day is the official day to pull out your cast iron pans and start up the smoker to enjoy your favorite Southern dishes, from cornbread to BBQ, from hoppin' john to shrimp and grits. October 11, 2014 SOUTHERN FOOD HERITAGE DAY SOUTHERN FOOD HERITA Annually, Oct 11. On this date, Discovery was launched on its 28th flight, marking the shuttle program's 100th mission. For this mission, the ship headed to the International Space Station, where it docked on Oct 13. On earlier flights, the shuttles Columbia, Challenger, Endeavour, Atlantis and Discovery had launched the Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X‐Ray Observatory, docked with the Mir space station and supported scientific research. The first shuttle flight took place in 1981. Since the first mission, space shuttles have carried 261 individuals and nearly three million pounds of payload, logging an October 11, 2000 SPACE MILESTONE: f8DISCOVERY STS‐92f7: 100th SHUTTLE FLIGHT SPACE MILE DISCOVERY estimated 350 million miles. See also: "Space Milestone: Columbia STS‐1" (Apr 12). Former associate justice and later chief justice of the US who wrote more than 600 opinions and dissents for that court. Stone was born at Chesterfield, NH. He served on the Supreme Court from Oct 11, 1872 STONE, HARLAN FISKE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY STONE HA 1925 until his death, at Washington, DC, Apr 22, 1946. 8th annual. Music is our universal language; it's the bridge between head and heart‐‐and from heart to heart. Celebrate music, musicians and music making from your heart. Annually, the second October 11, 2014 UNIVERSAL MUSIC DAY UNIVERSAL MUSIC DAY Saturday in October.

The 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church was convened by Pope John XXIII. It met in four annual sessions, concluding Dec 8, 1965. It dealt with the renewal of the Church and October 11, 1962 VATICAN COUNCIL II: ANNIVERSARY VATICAN COUNCIL II M introduced sweeping changes, such as the use of the vernacular rather than Latin in the Mass. Mason Locke Weems was born at Anne Arundel County, MD. An Episcopal clergyman and traveling bookseller, Weems is remembered for the fictitious stories he presented as historical fact. Best known of his "fables" is the story describing George Washington cutting down his father's cherry tree with a hatchet. Weems's fictionalized histories, however, delighted many readers who accepted them as true. They became immensely popular and were bestsellers for many years. Weems died Oct 11, 1759 WEEMS, PARSON (MASON LOCKE): BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WEEMS PARSON May 23, 1825, at Beaufort, SC.

American singer Dottie West was born at McMinnville, TN. In 1964 she won the first Grammy ever October 11, 1932 WEST, DOTTIE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WEST DOT by a country vocalist for "Here Comes My Baby." She died Sept 4, 1991, at Nashville, TN. October 12, 2014 BAHAMAS: DISCOVERY DAY BAHAMAS DIS Commemorates the landing of Columbus in the Bahamas in 1492.

Two bombs that were detonated in Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali killed more than 200 people and injured hundreds. The bombs were placed at bars where vacationing tourists were known to gather. Although the terrorist group Al Qaeda claimed responsibility, suspects who later October 12, 2002 BALI TERRORIST BOMBING: ANNIVERSARY BALI TERRORIST BOMB confessed to the crime stated that they were working independently. Grant Park, Chicago, IL. Flat, fast 26.2‐mile course attracts everyone from elite athletes to novice marathon runners from all 50 states and more than 120 foreign countries. Annually, the Sunday of October 12, 2014 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON BANK AMERICA CHICAGO Columbus Day weekend. October 12, 2014 BELIZE: COLUMBUS DAY BELIZE COL Public holiday. Premier funnyman, well‐known and well‐loved Bob Hope made monthly appearances on TV in the 1950s. During the first season, he hosted "The Colgate Comedy Hour," and during the later seasons, his show was seen replacing and then alternating with Milton Berle (and in 1955‐56 with Martha Raye and Dinah Shore). Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger wrote Hope's trademark show‐closing song, October 12, 1953 THE BOB HOPE SHOW TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY BOB HO SHO "Thanks for the Memory."

The Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State in southern Africa declared war on the British. The Boer states were annexed by Britain in 1900, but guerrilla warfare on the part of the Boers caused Oct 12, 1899 BOER WAR: ANNIVERSARY BOER WAR the war to drag on. It finally ended May 31, 1902, by the Treaty of Vereeniging. Belem, Para. Greatest festival of northern Brazil, the Feast of Cirio starts on the second Sunday in October in the city of Belem (St. Mary of Bethlehem), capital of the state of Para. Festival lasts two Oct 12‐25 BRAZIL: CIRIO DE NAZARE BRAZIL CIR weeks.

Downtown, North Utica, IL. Only the "Burgoomeister" knows the secret recipe for this pioneer stew, burgoo, served outdoors at this annual Utica festival. Other events include arts and crafts, antiques, October 12, 2014 BURGOO FESTIVAL BURGOO FESTIVAL food and music. Free admission. Annually, the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend. The comedic husband‐and‐wife duo of George Burns and Gracie Allen starred as themselves in this comedy series in which Burns was the straight man and Allen was known for her ditziness. The show employed the technique of speaking directly to the camera ("breaking the fourth wall"); Burns often commented on the plot, told jokes or tried to make sense of Allen's actions and statements. Also on the show were their real‐life son, Ronnie Burns; Bea Benaderet; Hal March; John Brown (until blacklisted by McCarthyites in the "red scare"); Fred Clark; Larry Keating; Bill Goodwin and Harry Von Zell. The show was done live for the first two seasons and included vaudeville scenes at the end of October 12, 1950 THE BURNS AND ALLEN SHOW TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY BURNS AN each episode.

Public holiday in most countries in the Americas and in most Spanish‐speaking countries. Observed under different names (Dia de la Raza or Day of the Race) and on different dates (most often, as in US, on the second Monday in October). Anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival, Oct 12, 1492, after a voyage across "shoreless Seas," at the Bahamas (probably the island of Guanahani), which he renamed El Salvador and claimed in the name of the Spanish crown. See also: "Columbus Day October 12, 2014 COLUMBUS DAY (TRADITIONAL) COLUMBU DA TR Observance" (Oct 13).

According to the United Nations, the population of the world reached six billion on this date. More than one‐third of the world's people live in China and India. It wasn't until 1804 that the world's population reached one billion; now a billion people are added to the population about every 12 October 12, 1999 DAY OF THE SIX BILLION: 15th ANNIVERSARY DAY OF THE SIX years. See also: "Day of the Five Billion: Anniversary" (July 11). October 12, 2014 EQUATORIAL GUINEA: INDEPENDENCE DAY EQUATO National holiday. Gained independence from Spain in 1968. During the Month of Freethought, Freethought "Coming Out" Day is an annual day of celebration that gives those freethinkers who have been unable to proudly declare themselves a platform from which to do so. On Oct 12, newly declared freethinkers can gain strength and support from fellow October 12, 2014 FREETHOUGHT DAY FREETHOUGHT DAY "open" freethinkers. To focus attention on improving "public relationships" in order to create success for companies, Oct 12‐18 GETTING THE WORLD TO BEAT A PATH TO YOUR DOOR WEEK GETTING WORLD BEAT P products and individuals. Free self‐evaluation available. First black playwright to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He won it for his play No Place to Be October 12, 1925 GORDONE, CHARLES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GORDONE Somebody. Born at Cleveland, OH. Died Nov 17, 1995, at College Station, TX. October 12, 2014 GRANDMOTHER'S DAY IN FLORIDA GRANDMOTHERS DAY FLO A ceremonial day on the second Sunday in October. To share any or all of our frustrations, all citizens of the world will go outdoors at 1200 hours Greenwich time and scream for 30 seconds. We will all feel better or Earth will go off its orbit. October 12, 2014 INTERNATIONAL MOMENT OF FRUSTRATION SCREAM DAY INTERNATIONAL MOMENT Annually, Oct 12. (c2006 by WH.) Statue of Thorfin Karlsefne, Philadelphia, PA. Celebration honoring the first European to set foot on the North American continent. Event also seeks to promote knowledge about and a realistic historic image of the Viking people as merchants, navigators, shipbuilders, artists, explorers and warriors. Sponsored by the Leif Ericson Viking Ship, Inc, and the Leif Ericson Society. Annually, the Sunday October 12, 2014 LEIF ERICSON DAY CELEBRATION LEIF ERICSON DAY nearest Oct 9. Ronald E. McNair, a 35‐year‐old physicist, was the second black American astronaut in space (February 1984). He was born at Lake City, SC. As mission specialist for the crew, he perished in the space shuttle Challenger explosion Jan 28, 1986. See also: "Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion: October 12, 1950 McNAIR, RONALD E.: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MCNAIR Anniversary" (Jan 28).

Day of the Race commemorates the discovery of America as well as the common interests and October 12, 2014 MEXICO: DIA DE LA RAZA MEXICO DI R cultural heritage of the Spanish and Indian peoples and the Hispanic nations. A celebration of the chestnut throughout the US. Events include farm visits, chestnut roasts, grower Oct 12‐18 NATIONAL CHESTNUT WEEK NATIONAL CHESTNUT W displays and more. Annually, the second full week in October. Educates and recognizes efforts of food banks, their donors and volunteers to alleviate hunger in the US. Observed at local food banks around the country. Annually, the week encompassing World Food Day (Oct 16). For information on activities in your area, go to Feeding America's website at Oct 12‐18 NATIONAL FOOD BANK WEEK NATIONAL FOOD BANK www.feedingamerica.org and do a zip code search. Born at Modena, Italy, Pavarotti made opera accessible for a wide audience. The most popular tenor of his time, he was known for his perfect tone, especially in the highest ranges. A regular performer at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City for decades, he brought his music to a wider audience in the 1980s and '90s by performing as one of the Three Tenors. He, along with Pla cucido Domingo and Jose acu Carreras, crossed into mainstream pop music with television appearances and nationwide tours and sold millions of records. A philanthropist, Pavarotti was active in raising funding and awareness for many humanitarian causes. Widely considered to be the best bel canto October 12, 1935 PAVAROTTI, LUCIANO: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PAVAROTTI LUCIA singer of the 20th century, he died at Modena Sept 6, 2007.

The second Sunday in October. For the children of Samoa and American Samoa, this is the biggest day of the year. Traditional roles are reversed, as children lead church services, are served special foods and receive gifts of new church clothes and other special items. All the children dress in white. October 12, 2014 SAMOA AND AMERICAN SAMOA: WHITE SUNDAY SAMOA WH The following Monday is an official holiday.

Leimert Park Village, Los Angeles, CA. A conference to address the urban culture core and its creative sector's "best practices" for the health and long‐term sustainability of black cultural expression of the African diaspora locally, nationally and internationally. The conference, sponsored by Arts Culture Entertainment and African Diaspora Creative Industries, offers panels, speakers, conference planning sessions and closing‐night festivities for participants and attendees. International African October 12, 2014 SHAPING BLACK CULTURE IN THE DIASPORA SHAPING BLACK CULTUR Diaspora Day is part of the observance. Called Hispanity Day or Day of Spanish Consciousness. Honors Christopher Columbus and the October 12, 2014 SPAIN: NATIONAL HOLIDAY SPAIN NAT Spanish conquerors of Latin America.

The teen years are a time when many young adults reject reading as being just another dreary assignment. The goal of Teen Read Week is to encourage young adults to read for the fun of it and to remind parents, teachers, booksellers and others that reading for fun is important for teens. This week also seeks to increase awareness of the many library resources available. Thousands of school Oct 12‐18 TEEN READ WEEKtm TEEN READ WEEK and public libraries across the US participate each year. American patriot, counselor and friend of George Washington, governor of Connecticut Colony, born Oct 12, 1710 TRUMBULL, JONATHAN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY TRUMBU at Lebanon, CT. Died there, Aug 17, 1785.

Composer and conductor Ralph Vaughan Williams was born at Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England. He is considered England's first great truly national composer, having rooted "modern" composition techniques in traditional English folk and Tudor music and themes to create a uniquely English style. Among his many works are nine symphonies, church and choral music, film and stage music and several operas. His major compositions include the Mass in G Minor and the opera The Oct 12, 1872 VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, RALPH: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY VAUGHAN WILLIAMS R Pilgrim's Progress. He died Aug 26, 1958, at London. Rain forest activists worldwide sponsor events to increase public awareness of rain forest destruction and motivate people to protect Earth's rain forests and support the rights of their inhabitants. The global rate of rain forest destruction is 2.4 acres per second‐‐equivalent to two US Oct 12‐18 WORLD RAINFOREST WEEK WORLD RAINFOREST WEE football fields. First declared in 2000, this state holiday is also observed as Columbus Day in Alabama. Annually, the October 13, 2014 AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE DAY (ALABAMA) AMERICAN INDIAN second Monday in October.

Born at Hattiesburg, MS, Jesse Leroy Brown was the first black American naval aviator and also the first black naval officer to lose his life in combat when he was shot down over Korea, Dec 4, 1950. He was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. On Mar 18, 1972, USS Jesse L. Brown was October 13, 1926 BROWN, JESSE LEROY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BROWN JES launched as the first ship to be named in honor of a black naval officer (decommissioned in 1994).

Born Leonard Alfred Schneider at New York, NY, Lenny Bruce was an innovative, hip and searing stand‐up comedian whose material touched on adult themes. His satiric and sometimes shocking routines gained him the wrath of public officials, and he was arrested multiple times on obscenity charges. His trials became celebrated calls to arms to protect First Amendment rights. By the time of his death by morphine overdose on Aug 3, 1966, at Hollywood Hills, CA, Bruce was banned in many October 13, 1925 BRUCE, LENNY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BRUCE LENNY US cities, Australia and England, and from comedy clubs that feared legal action.

October 13, 2014 BURUNDI: ASSASSINATION OF THE HERO OF THE NATION DAY BURUNDI ASSASSIN National holiday. Commemorates the assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore in 1961. October 13, 2014 CANADA: THANKSGIVING DAY CANADA THAN Observed on second Monday in October each year. Presidential Proclamation always the second Monday in October. Observed on Oct 12 from 1934 to 1970 (Pub Res No. 21 of Apr 30, 1934). Public Law 90‐363 of June 28, 1968, required that beginning October 13, 2014 procCOLUMBUS DAY COLUMBUS DAY in 1971 it would be observed on the second Monday in October. Public Law 90‐363 sets observance of Columbus Day on the second Monday in October. Applicable to federal employees and to the District of Columbia, but observed also in most states. Commemorates the landfall of Columbus in the New World, Oct 12, 1492. See also: "Columbus Day October 13, 2014 COLUMBUS DAY OBSERVANCE COLUMBUS DAY OB (Traditional)" (Oct 12).

October 13, 2014 DISCOVERERS' DAY IN HAWAII DISCOVERE Honors all discoverers, including Pacific and Polynesian navigators. Second Monday in October. National holiday. Observed on the second Monday in October to commemorate Fiji's declaration of October 13, 2014 FIJI: INDEPENDENCE DAY FIJI INDEPENDENCE DA independence from Britain on Oct 10, 1970. National holiday to encourage physical activity for building a sound body and mind. Created in 1966 to commemorate the day of the opening of the 18th Olympic Games at Tokyo, Oct 10, 1964. October 13, 2014 JAPAN: HEALTH‐SPORTS DAY JAPAN HEA Annually, the second Monday in October.

French actor Yves Montand was born Ivo Livi at Monsummano Alto, Italy. His career was successful October 13, 1921 MONTAND, YVES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MONTAND in both France and America, including more than 50 films. He died Nov 9, 1991, at Senlis, France. On this day we commit to kicking ourselves in the butt to take action on goals we've set and not achieved, actions we've committed to and not taken, promises we've made and not kept, excuses we've created that have us stalled and difficulties we've faced and not overcome. This is the day we get our butts in gear and move forward in our lives. No butts about it! Annually, the second Monday October 13, 2014 NATIONAL KICK‐BUTT DAY NATIONAL KICKBUTT DA in October. Presidential Proclamation issued for the week beginning with the second Sunday in October since Oct 13‐17 procNATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK NATIONAL SCHOOAL LUN 1962 (PL 87‐780 of Oct 9, 1962). Note: Not issued in 1981. To celebrate good nutrition and healthy, safe school lunches. Created in 1962 by President John F. Oct 13‐17 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK NATIONAL SCHOOL LUN Kennedy. Annually, the second full week in October. Observed in the state of South Dakota as a legal holiday, dedicated to the remembrance of the great Native American leaders who contributed so much to the history of South Dakota. Annually, the October 13, 2014 NATIVE AMERICANS' DAY (SOUTH DAKOTA) NATIVE AM DAY SOUTH second Monday in October.

Since 1972 a navywide celebration (for members of the active forces and reserves, as well as retirees and dependents) recognizing the authorization of the Continental Navy on this date in 1775. The celebration is meant "to enhance a greater appreciation of [the] Navy heritage and to provide a positive influence toward pride and professionalism in the naval service." See also: "US Navy: October 13, 2014 NAVY BIRTHDAY NAVY BIRTHDAY Authorization Anniversary" (Oct 13). For info: www.history.navy.mil.

Molly Pitcher, heroine of the American Revolution, was a water carrier at the Battle of Monmouth (June 28, 1778), where she distinguished herself by loading and firing a cannon after her husband, William Hays, was wounded. Affectionately known as "Sergeant Molly" after General Washington issued her a warrant as a noncommissioned officer. Her real name was Mary Hays McCauley (ne Oct 13, 1754 PITCHER, MOLLY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PITCHER MOLLY acue Ludwig). Born near Trenton, NJ, she died at Carlisle, PA, Jan 22, 1832. King of England, 1042‐66, Edward was the son of King Ethelred the Unready. Born at Islip, England, in 1003, he died Jan 5, 1066, at London. On Oct 13, 1163, his remains were transported in a ceremony that was of national interest. Since then Oct 13 has been observed as his principal feast October 13, 2014 SAINT EDWARD, THE CONFESSOR: FEAST DAY SAINT EDW day.

First woman prime minister in 700 years of English parliamentary history. Election of May 3, 1979, gave the Conservative Party victory, and Thatcher accepted Queen Elizabeth's appointment as prime minister on May 4. She held the office until forced to resign on Nov 22, 1990. She was given a life peerage as Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, June 5, 1992, a position that entitled her to a seat in the House of Lords, where she remained an active Tory voice. Born Margaret Hilda Roberts at Grantham, October 13, 1925 THATCHER, MARGARET HILDA ROBERTS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY THATCH Lincolnshire, England, Thatcher died Apr 8, 2013, at London, England. The General Assembly made this designation for Oct 13 each year as part of its efforts to foster international cooperation in reducing loss of life, property damage and social and economic disruption caused by natural disasters. For info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, New York, NY October 13, 2014 UNITED NATIONS: INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION UNIT N INDA FO NAT 10017. Web: www.un.org. Commemorates legislation passed by Second Continental Congress authorizing the acquisition of Oct 13, 1775 US NAVY: AUTHORIZATION ANNIVERSARY US NAV ships and establishment of a navy. German political leader, scientist, teacher and author. Called "the founder of cellular pathology." Oct 13, 1821 VIRCHOW, RUDOLF: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY VIRCHO Born at Schivelbein, Prussia; died at Berlin, Germany, Sept 5, 1902. Columbus Day (second Monday in October) also celebrates historical friendship between peoples of October 13, 2014 VIRGIN ISLANDS‐PUERTO RICO FRIENDSHIP DAY VIRGIN IS PUE Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

The presidential residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, designed by James Hoban, observes its birthday Oct 13. The cornerstone was laid; the first presidential family to occupy the building was that of John Adams, in November 1800. With three stories and more than 100 rooms, the White House is the oldest building at Washington. First described as the "presidential palace," it acquired the name "White House" about 10 years after construction was completed. Oct 13, 1792 WHITE HOUSE CORNERSTONE LAID: ANNIVERSARY WHITE HOU COR Burned by British troops in 1814, it was reconstructed, refurbished and reoccupied by 1817. Observed as a holiday in Virginia. Annually, the second Monday in October. Commemorates the October 13, 2014 YORKTOWN VICTORY DAY YORKTOWN VICTORY DAY Revolutionary War battle fought in 1781. The Anglo‐Saxon age came to an end with the death of King Harold Godwinson and the defeat of English forces by Norman invaders at Hastings on this day. William, Duke of Normandy, led the Oct 14, 1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS: ANNIVERSARY BATTLE HASTINGS daring invasion and was crowned King of England on Dec 25, 1066. For those who are bald and who either do wear or do not wear a wig or toupee, this is the day to go October 14, 2014 BE BALD AND BE FREE DAY BE BAL "shiny" and be proud. Annually, Oct 14. (c2006 by WH.) Irish statesman, born at New York, NY. A revolutionary who survived the Easter Rising in 1916, De Valera went on to found the Fianna Fa acuil political party, which came to power in 1932 and by 1937 was successful in declaring the Free State of Ireland. As leader of Fianna Fa acuil, De Valera served as Ireland's prime minister three times and as president from 1959 to 1973. He died Aug 29, Oct 14, 1882 DE VALERA, EAMON: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY DE VALERA EAMON 1975, at Dublin, Ireland.

The 34th president of the US, Dwight David Eisenhower, was born at Denison, TX. Serving two terms as president, Jan 20, 1953‐Jan 20, 1961, Eisenhower was the first president to be baptized after taking office (Sunday, Feb 1, 1953). Nicknamed "Ike," he held the rank of five‐star general of the US Army (resigned in 1952, and restored by act of Congress in 1961). He served as supreme commander of the Allied forces in western Europe during WWII. In his Farewell Address (Jan 17, 1961), speaking about the "conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry," he warned: "In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military‐industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist." An American hero, Eisenhower died at Washington, DC, Oct 14, 1890 EISENHOWER, DWIGHT DAVID: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY EISENH DWI Mar 28, 1969. Travel writer Eugene Fodor was born at Leva, Hungary. His first travel book was published in 1936, after which he published more than 140, bringing to them a human element previously lacking in October 14, 1905 FODOR, EUGENE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY FODOR travel books. He died Feb 18, 1991, at Torrington, CT.

American actress Lillian Diana Gish was born at Springfield, OH. Her film and stage career spanned more than 85 years, 100 films, the silent and sound eras of film and numerous stage productions. She was awarded an honorary Oscar in 1970 and made her last film appearance in The Whales of Oct 14, 1893 GISH, LILLIAN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GISH L August (1987). She died Feb 27, 1993, at New York, NY. Himeji. Palanquin bearers jostle one another to demonstrate their skill and balance in handling their Oct 14‐15 JAPAN: MEGA KENKA MATSURI or ROUGHHOUSE FESTIVAL JAPAN MEG burdens.

Martin Luther King, Jr, became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize on this date. King October 14, 1964 KING AWARDED NOBEL PEACE PRIZE: 50th ANNIVERSARY KING AWARDED NOBEL donated all of the prize money ($54,000) to furthering the causes of the civil rights movement. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born at Westmoreland County, VA, he died Jan 11, 1797, Oct 14, 1734 LEE, FRANCIS LIGHTFOOT: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LEE FRANCIS at Richmond County, VA. Influential modernist author of short storys, born Katherine Mansfield Beauchamp at Wellington, New Zealand. Her collections include Prelude (1918), Bliss (1920) and The Garden Party (1922). Her life was cut short by tuberculosis, and she died at Fontainebleau, France, on Jan 9, 1923, while Oct 14, 1888 MANSFIELD, KATHERINE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MANSFIELD KATHER seeking treatment.

This unique day celebrates people who face and overcome their fears‐‐whether seeking a better job, flying on a plane or pursuing a new relationship. National Face Your Fears Day is all about going for October 14, 2014 NATIONAL FACE YOUR FEARS DAY NATIONAL FACE YOUR F it, and encouraging others to do the same. Annually, the second Tuesday in October. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL Portland, OR. The NSPA Annual Conference is the convergence of our profession; the intersection Oct 14‐17 CONFERENCE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP between diverse funders, including institutions of higher education. MetraPark, Billings, MT. PRCA rodeo, trade show exhibits, horse clinics and cattle, sheep, swine and Oct 14‐18 NORTHERN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION NORTHER INT horse sales. Founder of Pennsylvania, born at London, England. Penn died July 30, 1718, at Buckinghamshire, England. Presidential Proclamation 5284 of Nov 28, 1984, conferred honorary US citizenship on William Penn and his second wife, Hannah Callowhill Penn. They were the third and fourth persons Oct 14, 1644 PENN, WILLIAM: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PENN W to receive honorary US citizenship (following Winston Churchill and Raoul Wallenberg). Flying a Bell X‐1 at Muroc Dry Lake Bed, CA, Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier, October 14, 1947 SOUND BARRIER BROKEN: ANNIVERSARY SOUND BARRIER ushering in the era of supersonic flight.

Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner set several records in an incredible jump from a helium balloon in the stratosphere 24 miles above Earth: highest jump, fastest speed attained by a human not travelling in a powered craft and highest manned balloon flight. Baumgartner fell for nine minutes and reached a speed of 844 miles per hour (Mach 1.25) before triggering his parachute and landing October 14, 2012 SUPERSONIC SKYDIVE: ANNIVERSARY SUPERSONIC SKYDIVE safely in the desert near Roswell, NM. One of the most successful basketball coaches in history, born at Hall, IN. Wooden led UCLA to a record‐setting 10 NCAA championships in 12 years and is widely considered the most respected coach to ever take the court. His philosophies of leadership were adapted into the business world, and he was a successful author and motivational speaker in his later years. One of only three people inducted into both the collegiate and professional basketball halls of fame, Wooden died at Los October 14, 1910 WOODEN, JOHN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WOODEN JOHN Angeles, CA, June 4, 2010. Oct 15‐Nov 15 CHINA: CANTON AUTUMN TRADE FAIR CHINA CA A The Guangzhou (Canton) Autumn Trade Fair is held during the same dates each year. Circleville, OH. More than 100,000 pounds of pumpkins, squash and gourds. Annually, starting the Oct 15‐18 CIRCLEVILLE PUMPKIN SHOW CIRCLEVILLE PUMPKIN third Wednesday in October and running through the following Saturday.

By presidential proclamation, 1.8 million acres of Crow reservation were opened to settlers. The government had induced the Crow to give up a portion of their land in the mountainous western Oct 15, 1892 CROW RESERVATION OPENED FOR SETTLEMENT: ANNIVERSARY CROW R area in the state of Montana, for which they received 50 cents per acre. Gilmer, TX. 76th annual (since 1935, except during WWII). Great family festival with yam contest, yam pie contest, home canning contest, barn dances, coronation of the queen, livestock show, Oct 15‐18 EAST TEXAS YAMBOREE EAST TEXAS YAMBOREE carnival, live music, exhibits and much more. Jean Franc cedois Pilatre de Rozier and Franc cedois Laurent, Marquis d'Arlandes, became the first people to fly when they ascended in a Montgolfier hot‐air balloon at Paris, France, less than three months after the first public balloon flight demonstration (June 5, 1783), and only a year after the first experiments with small paper and fabric balloons by the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Jacques, in November 1782. The first manned free flight lasted about 4 minutes and carried the passengers at a height of about 84 feet. On Nov 21, 1783, they soared 3,000 feet over Paris for 25 Oct 15, 1783 FIRST MANNED FLIGHT: ANNIVERSARY FIRST MANNED minutes.

Influential liberal economist, professor, author, diplomat and adviser to presidents Roosevelt, Kennedy and Johnson. Galbraith helped Lyndon Johnson create his Great Society programs. Galbraith's most famous book (out of 33 penned) is The Affluent Society (1958), in which he criticized a myopic US consumer culture that ignored community values. Born at Dunwich Township, October 15, 1908 GALBRAITH, JOHN KENNETH: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GALBRAITH JOHN KENNE ON, Canada, Galbraith died Apr 29, 2006, at Cambridge, MA.

Celebrate the beauty of ugly with Hagfish Day. This special day is a fun, somewhat tongue‐in‐cheek event with an important and serious goal: to raise awareness and understanding of the uniqueness and significance of all sea creatures‐‐even the ugly, slimy, misunderstood or unusual (like the October 15, 2014 HAGFISH DAY HAGFISH DAY hagfish). Annually, the third Wednesday in October.

This enormously popular sitcom, TV's first smash hit, starred the real‐life husband‐and‐wife team of Cuban actor/bandleader Desi Arnaz and talented redheaded actress/comedienne Lucille Ball. They played Ricky and Lucy Ricardo, a New York bandleader and his aspiring actress/homemaker wife who was always scheming to get on stage. Costarring were William Frawley and Vivian Vance as Fred and Ethel Mertz, the Ricardos' landlords and good friends, who participated in the escapades and dealt with the consequences of Lucy's often well‐intentioned plans. Famous actors guest‐starred on the show, including Harpo Marx, Rock Hudson, William Holden, Hedda Hopper and John Wayne. This was the first sitcom to be filmed live before a studio audience, and it did extremely well in the October 15, 1951 I LOVE LUCY TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY I LOVE L ratings both the first time around and in reruns. The last telecast ran Sept 24, 1961. The Nihon Shinbun Kyokai (NSK), or The Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association, sponsors this week to increase public awareness of the significance of "free and responsible newspapers" and, at the same time, to stimulate a sense of responsibility within the press. Oct 15‐20 JAPAN: NEWSPAPER WEEK JAPAN NEW Originated in 1948. Annually, Oct 15‐20. For info: NSK. Web: www.pressnet.or.jp. The American social activist and author was born at Chicago, IL. She was founder in 1944 of the National Committee for Education on Alcoholism and author of A New Primer on Alcoholism. She October 15, 1904 MANN, MARTY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MANN M died at Bridgeport, CT, July 22, 1980. Possibly history's most famous spy, Mata Hari refused a blindfold and threw a kiss to the firing squad October 15, 1917 MATA HARI EXECUTION: ANNIVERSARY MATA H EI at her execution. See also: "Mata Hari: Birth Anniversary" (Aug 7). Observed by teachers and pupils in schools with appropriate exercises throughout state of Missouri. October 15, 2014 MISSOURI DAY MISSOU DA Annually, the third Wednesday in October. October 15, 2014 MOON PHASE: LAST QUARTER MOON P LA Moon enters Last Quarter phase at 3:12 PM, EDT. A day for everyone to celebrate and practice cake decorating. It is easy to create cakes with color, sweetness and fun. With the right tools, instruction and inspiration, anyone can achieve amazing October 15, 2014 NATIONAL CAKE DECORATING DAY NATIONAL CAKE DECORA results in cake decorating and sweet treat making. Honor a grouch; all grouches deserve a day to be recognized. Created for and inspired by Alan Miller, retired teacher and Chairman of the Board, NAG (National Association of Grouches). Annually, Oct October 15, 2014 NATIONAL GROUCH DAY NATIONAL GRO 15. As part of National School Lunch Week, the School Nutrition Association encourages school cafeterias to reach out to parents for the Wednesday of NSLW (or a day of your choosing). Spread the word to parents (or guests like local policy makers) that healthy and tasty options are being served in school cafeterias every day. For info: School Nutrition Association. Web: October 15, 2014 NATIONAL TAKE YOUR PARENTS TO LUNCH DAY NATIONAL TAKE YOUR P www.schoolnutrition.org.

Influential, controversial and often misunderstood philosopher born at Rocken, Germany. Especially remembered for his declaration that "God is dead." Major works include Thus Spake Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil and The Geneaology of Morals. Nietzsche died at Weimar, Germany, Aug 25, Oct 15, 1844 NIETZSCHE, FRIEDRICH WILHELM: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY NIETZS 1900, a decade after suffering a mental breakdown.

After three days of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on charges of sexual harassment made against Judge Clarence Thomas by a former aide, Anita F. Hill, the Senate confirmed Thomas as the 106th US Supreme Court justice with a 52‐48 vote on Oct 15, 1991. The vote was the closest for a 20th‐century justice and made Thomas, who would replace retired Justice Thurgood Marshall, the October 15, 1991 SENATE CONFIRMS THOMAS TO SUPREME COURT: ANNIVERSARY SENATE CONFIRMS THOM second African American to sit on the Supreme Court.

The plutonium‐powered orbiter was launched on this day and passed between the rings of Saturn on June 30, 2004. It orbits the planet, sending back photographs and information on the planet and its October 15, 1997 SPACE MILESTONE: f8CASSINIf7 (US) SPACE MILE CASSINI 18 known moons. In 2004, it dispatched the Huygens probe to Titan, the largest of these moons.

Boxer, born at Roxbury, MA. "The Great John L." was one of America's first sports heroes. He captured the world's bare‐knuckle heavyweight championship on Feb 7, 1882, and went six years without defending the title. He won the last bare‐knuckle fight in 1889 and then lost the title to James J. Corbett in 1892. This was the first fight in which the boxers used gloves and were governed Oct 15, 1858 SULLIVAN, JOHN L.: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SULLIVAN JOHN by the Marquess of Queensberry rules. Died at Abingdon, MA, Feb 2, 1918. The General Assembly has declared Oct 15 of each year as a day to focus on improving the situation of rural women, including indigenous women, in their national, regional and global development strategies (Res 62/136, Dec 18, 2007). For info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, New York, NY, October 15, 2014 UNITED NATIONS: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN UNIT N INTERN D RURA 10017. Web: www.un.org. October 15, 2014 procWHITE CANE SAFETY DAY WHITE CAN Presidential Proclamation always issued for Oct 15 since 1964 (PL 88‐628 of Oct 6, 1964). Second wife of Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the US, born at Wytheville, VA. Died at Oct 15, 1872 WILSON, EDITH BOLLING GALT: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WILSON EDIT Washington, DC, Dec 28, 1961. This is a voluntary program that asks professional pet sitters to host a pet goods or fund drive in their communities around Thanksgiving with all proceeds going to their favorite local pet‐related Oct 15‐Nov 30 WISHBONES FOR PETS WISHBONES FOR PETS charities.

English author, lyricist ("Bill") and humorist, creator of Bertie Wooster and Jeeves. Born at Guildford, Oct 15, 1881 WODEHOUSE, PELHAM GRENVILLE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WODEHO Surrey, England, P.G. Wodehouse died at Southampton, Long Island, NY, Feb 14, 1975. Salt Lake City, UT. America's first department store, "ZCMI" (Zion's Co‐Operative Mercantile Institution), is still operating at Salt Lake City (although under a new name and new ownership). It Oct 16, 1868 AMERICA'S FIRST DEPARTMENT STORE: ANNIVERSARY AMERICAS FIR A was founded under the direction of Brigham Young.

Born David Gruen at Plonsk, Poland, David Ben‐Gurion was the first prime minister of Israel, a post he held for nearly two decades. He is widely credited with having willed Israel into being and setting Oct 16, 1886 BEN‐GURION, DAVID: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BEN GU the country's intellectual course. He died at Tel Aviv, Israel, Dec 1, 1973. International Centre, Mississauga, ON. Ski manufacturers (equipment, fashions, accessories), retailers, ski resorts, hotels, travel agencies, tourist bureaus, ski clinics and demonstrations, ski clubs, associations, movies and live entertainment. Catering to all ski disciplines‐‐Alpine, cross‐country and Oct 16‐19 CANADA: TORONTO SKI, SNOWBOARD AND TRAVEL SHOW CANADA TOR SK snowboarding.

The Ottoman Empire declared war on Russia on this day to stem Russian expansionist policies in the empire. Britain, France and parts of Italy allied themselves with the Turks against Russia. A battle in this war was immortalized in Tennyson's poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade." Health conditions for soldiers were scandalous, leading Florence Nightingale to work in the British hospital at Istanbul. Oct 16, 1853 CRIMEAN WAR: ANNIVERSARY CRIMEAN This was the first war to be observed firsthand by newspaper reporters and photographers. The birthday of Noah Webster, American teacher and lexicographer, is an occasion to encourage October 16, 2014 DICTIONARY DAY DICTIO every person to acquire at least one dictionary‐‐and to use it regularly. American jurist, world traveler, conservationist, outdoorsman and author. Born at Maine, MN, he served as justice of the US Supreme Court longer than any other (36 years). Died at Washington, DC, Oct 16, 1898 DOUGLAS, WILLIAM ORVILLE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY DOUGLAS W Jan 19, 1980. Margaret Sanger, Fania Mindell and Ethel Burne opened the first birth control clinic in the US at 46 Amboy St, Brooklyn, NY. Sanger believed that the poor should be able to control the size of their October 16, 1916 FIRST BIRTH CONTROL CLINIC OPENED: ANNIVERSARY FIRST BIRTH CON families.

Thousands of bankers visit high schools across America today to teach youth the importance of October 16, 2014 GET SMART ABOUT CREDIT DAY GET SMART ABOUT CRED establishing and maintaining good credit. Annually, the third Thursday of October. On Jan 17, 1927, the Credit Union League of Massachusetts celebrated the first official holiday for credit union members and staff on the birthday of Benjamin Franklin, America's apostle of thrift. In 1948, the 100th anniversary of the credit union movement, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) set aside the third Thursday in October as the day of observance. More than 51,000 credit unions, representing 196 million people in 100 countries, celebrate the credit union difference on October 16, 2014 INTERNATIONAL CREDIT UNION DAY INTERNATIONAL CREDIT this day. White abolitionist John Brown, with a band of about 20 men, seized the US Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, WV. Brown was captured and the insurrection put down by Oct 19. Brown was hanged at Charles Oct 16, 1859 JOHN BROWN'S RAID: ANNIVERSARY JOHN B Town, WV, Dec 2, 1859.

Mackinac Island, MI. Mackinac Island has been a gathering place for centuries, and musicians from around the country will gather for this summer music festival. Performers in past years have included Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Forbes Brothers, Johnny Bassett, Grand Hotel Jazz Quartet, Audra Kubat, Dick Seagal and the Brandos, Carolyn Striho and many others. The Oct 16‐18 MACKINAC ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL MACKINAC ISLAND MUSI performances take place at the car‐less island's quaint pubs, historic theaters and outdoor stages.

Queen Marie Antoinette, whose extravagance and "let them eat cake" attitude toward the starving Oct 16, 1793 MARIE ANTOINETTE: EXECUTION ANNIVERSARY MARIE ANTOINETTE French underclass made her a target of the French Revolution, was beheaded on this date.

Hundreds of thousands of black men met at Washington, DC, for a "holy day of atonement and reconciliation" organized by Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam. Marchers pledged to take October 16, 1995 MILLION MAN MARCH: ANNIVERSARY MILLION MAN responsibility for themselves, their families and their communities.

For all employees to honor their bosses. Annually, the weekday closest to Oct 16. Patricia Bays October 16, 2014 NATIONAL BOSS DAY NATIONAL BOS S Haroski originated this event in 1958 in honor of her own boss, who also happened to be her father. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC. Agricultural fair with livestock, arts and crafts, home arts, Oct 16‐26 NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR NORTH CA ST entertainment and carnival. American playwright (Long Day's Journey into Night, The Iceman Cometh, Ah! Wilderness), recipient of four Pulitzer prizes as well as the Nobel Prize in Literature (1936). O'Neill's plays introduced the technique of realism through his portrayals of characters at society's periphery. Born at New York, NY, he died at Boston, MA, Nov 27, 1953. O'Neill is one of the most widely translated and produced Oct 16, 1888 O'NEILL, EUGENE GLADSTONE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ONEILL Eugene playwrights in history, third only to William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw. Hebrew calendar date: Tishri 22, 5775. The eighth day of Solemn Assembly, part of the Sukkot festival (see entry on Oct 9), with memorial services and cycle of biblical readings in the synagogue. October 16, 2014 SHEMINI ATZERET SHEMINI ATZERET Began at sundown on Oct 15.

Annual observance to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and to strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty. Date of observance is anniversary of founding of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Oct 16, 1945, at Quebec, Canada. For info: October 16, 2014 UNITED NATIONS: WORLD FOOD DAY UNIT N WOR FOO United Nations, Dept of Public Info, New York, NY 10017. Web: www.un.org.

The War Crimes Trials of Berlin and Nuremberg had sentenced 12 of the 22 defendants to death by hanging. They were: Hermann Goering, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Wilhelm Keitel, Ernst Kaltenbrunner, Alfred Rosenberg, Hans Frank, Wilhelm Frick, Julius Streicher, Fritz Sauckel, Alfred Jodl, Martin Bormann and Arthur von Seyss‐Inquart. Goering committed suicide a few hours before his scheduled execution, and Martin Bormann had not been found (he was tried in absentia). The October 16, 1946 WAR CRIMINALS (GERMAN) EXECUTION: ANNIVERSARY WAR CRIMI remaining 10 were hanged at Nuremberg Prison on this date. American teacher and journalist whose name became synonymous with the word dictionary after his compilations of the earliest American dictionaries of the English language. Born at West Hartford, Oct 16, 1758 WEBSTER, NOAH: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WEBSTE NO CT, he died at New Haven, CT, May 28, 1843. Irish wit, poet and playwright Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born at Dublin, Ireland. At the height of his career he was imprisoned for two years on a morals offense, during which time he wrote "A Ballad of Reading Gaol." Best known of his plays is The Importance of Being Earnest. "We are all in the gutter," he wrote in Lady Windermere's Fan, "but some of us are looking at the stars." Oct 16, 1854 WILDE, OSCAR: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WILDE Wilde died at Paris, France, Nov 30, 1900. To increase awareness, understanding and informed action on hunger. Annually, on the founding October 16, 2014 WORLD FOOD DAY WORLD FOOD DAY date of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.

(Old Style date.) The Collegiate School was founded at Branford, CT, by Congregationalists dissatisfied with the growing liberalism at Harvard. In 1716, the school was moved to New Haven, CT, where it became Yale College, named after Elihu Yale, a governor of the East India Company. The first degrees were awarded in 1716. Yale became a university in 1887. Founded as a school for men, Oct 16, 1701 YALE UNIVERSITY FOUNDED: ANNIVERSARY YALE U Yale began admitting women undergraduates in 1969.

Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA. AIDS Walk Atlanta is a 5K fundraising walk and run benefiting AID October 17, 2014 AIDS WALK ATLANTA & 5K RUN AIDS WALK ATLAN Atlanta and other AIDS service organizations and education providers around metro Atlanta.

Coshocton, OH. With more than 100 crafters, this invitational craft festival celebrates the sights, sounds and scents of autumn. Smell the fresh apple butter simmering over an open fire; listen to the tunes of bluegrass and old‐time music. Living history, quilt raffle, canal boat rides, children's Oct 17‐19 APPLE BUTTER STIRRIN' APPLE BUTTER STIRRIN activities and more. Annually, the third weekend in October. American actress Jean Arthur was born Gladys Georgianna Greene at Plattsburg, NY. Her films included Mr Deeds Goes to Town (1936), Mr Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and Shane (1953). October 17, 1900 ARTHUR, JEAN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ARTHUR J She died June 19, 1991, at Carmel, CA.

Dulles Expo and Convention Center, Chantilly, VA. 19th annual. Features work from more than 400 talented artists and craftspeople. All juried exhibitors' work has been handmade by the exhibitors and must be their own original design and creation. See the creative process in action, with several exhibitors demonstrating throughout the weekend. Something for every style, taste and budget with Oct 17‐19 CRAFTSMEN'S FALL CLASSIC ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL CRAFTSMENS CLASSIC items from the most contemporary to the most traditional. William Buckingham (Buck) Ewing, Baseball Hall of Fame catcher, born at Hoagland, OH. Ewing was one of the best catchers of the 19th century and is credited by some with being the first to crouch immediately under the batter. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1939. Died at Cincinnati, OH, Oct 20, Oct 17, 1859 EWING, BUCK: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY EWING BUCK 1906. Bainbridge, Ross County, OH. Celebrating the beauty of the season and region. Folk arts, crafts, music, antique car show, log‐sawing contest, flea markets and parades. To obtain a map of self‐ Oct 17‐19 FALL FESTIVAL OF LEAVES FALL FEST OF LEAVES guided scenic tours, send SASE. This campaign has been designed to help educate health professionals, patients and consumers FOOD AND DRUG INTERACTION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS about the problems of certain foods mixed with prescription drugs, over‐the‐counter drugs and Oct 17‐24 WEEK FOOD DRUG INTERACTIO herbal/alternative medicines.

America's first published black poet was born into slavery, probably at Long Island, NY. He was taught to read, however, and as a trusted servant was allowed to use his master's library. On Dec 25, 1760, Jupiter Hammon, then 49, published the 88‐line broadside poem "An Evening Thought" and thus became the first black person in America to publish poetry. Hammon died around 1806 (exact Oct 17, 1711 HAMMON, JUPITER: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HAMMON date and place of death unknown).

On this game show, nine celebrities sat in a giant grid. Two contestants played tic‐tac‐toe by determining if an answer given by a celebrity was correct. Peter Marshall hosted the show for many years with panelists Paul Lynde, Rose Marie, Cliff Arquette, Wally Cox, John Davidson and George Gobel, among others. John Davidson took over as host in 1986 for a new version of the game show with Joan Rivers and, later, Shadoe Stevens at center square. In 1998 "Hollywood Squares" appeared October 17, 1966 THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY HOLLYW SQ again with Tom Bergeron as host and Whoopi Goldberg as the center square. Ninth vice president of the US (1837‐41). Born at Floyd's Station, KY. Died at Frankfort, KY, Nov 19, Oct 17, 1780 JOHNSON, RICHARD MENTOR: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY JOHNSO RI 1850.

Known by his nickname, "Evel," Knievel gained worldwide fame as a stunt performer, conceiving of and executing a series of increasingly outlandish motorcycle jumps throughout the 1970s that often October 17, 1938 KNIEVEL, ROBERT CRAIG, JR: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY KNIEVEL ROBERT resulted in crashes and broken bones. Born at Butte, MT, he died Nov 30, 2007, at Clearwater, FL.

Born at New York, NY, Miller began writing plays in college and also published several novels and collections of short stories. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1949 for Death of a Salesman, one of the most significant works in American literature. The play won the Tony Award twice: once in 1949 and again in 1999 when it won for Best Revival. Miller also received a Tony for The Crucible, a drama about the Salem witch trials, and a lifetime achievement award in 1999. He was married to actress Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s and wrote the 1963 play After the Fall about their relationship. Miller October 17, 1915 MILLER, ARTHUR: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MILLER ARTHUR died at Roxbury, CT, Feb 11, 2005. October 17, 2014 MULLIGAN DAY MULLIGAN DAY A day for giving yourself or another a second chance; a day for a "do‐over." On this day, or throughout the month of October, participating radiologists provide discounted or free screening mammograms. Annually, the third Friday in October. For info: NBCAM. Web: October 17, 2014 NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY www.nbcam.org. Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington, PA. More than 220 exhibits of handcrafted furniture, gift items, children's toys, dolls, dried floral arrangements and clothing. Holiday food and Oct 17‐19 (also Oct 25‐26) PENNSYLVANIA ARTS & CRAFTS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL PENNSYLVANIA ARTS C entertainment. Albino Luciani, 263rd pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Born at Forno di Canale, Italy, he was elected pope Aug 26, 1978. Died at Rome, 34 days after his election, Sept 28, 1978. Shortest papacy October 17, 1912 POPE JOHN PAUL I: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY POPE JOH PA FIR since Pope Leo XI (Apr 1‐27, 1605).

The San Francisco Bay area was rocked by an earthquake registering 7.1 on the Richter scale at 5:04 PM, PDT, just as the nation's baseball fans settled in to watch the 1989 World Series at Candlestick Park. A large audience was tuned in to the pregame coverage when the quake hit and knocked the broadcast off the air. The quake caused damage estimated at $10 billion and killed 67 people, many October 17, 1989 SAN FRANCISCO 1989 EARTHQUAKE: 25th ANNIVERSARY SAN FR NINE EIGHT of whom were caught in the collapse of the double‐decked Interstate 80, at Oakland, CA.

Siegel, born at Cleveland, OH, was the writing half of a team that created comic book hero Superman, who debuted in Action Comics in June 1938. Siegel, the son of Jewish immigrants, worked with childhood friend Joe Shuster to create the powerful alien trying to find his way in a new world. Superman immediately exploded in popularity, but Siegel and Shuster never profited greatly, having sold the rights to the character in 1938 (although later legal action ensured a modest stipend October 17, 1914 SIEGEL, JERRY: 100th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SIEGEL JERRY and creative credit). Siegel died Jan 28, 1996, at Los Angeles, CA.

Hebrew calendar date: Tishri 23, 5775. Rejoicing in the Torah follows the seven‐day Sukkot festival and Shemini Atzeret. Public reading of the Pentateuch is completed and begun again, symbolizing October 17, 2014 SIMCHAT TORAH SIMCHAT TORAH the need for ever‐continuing study. Began at sundown on Oct 16. Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs, FL. As quilters gather to share their work, more than 200 quilts will be exhibited, including traditional bed quilts, art quilts and children's Oct 17‐19 STEPHEN FOSTER QUILT SHOW AND SALE STEPHEN FOSTER QUILT quilts. Workshops, keynote speakers and demonstrations are part of the fun. The US Census Bureau reported that the 300 millionth American would be born in the early hours of Oct 17, 2006. A baby girl born at Chicago, IL, at 5:58 AM was probably that American‐‐although there was a margin of error of a few hours. The US population now increases by one every 11 seconds. The October 17, 2006 300 MILLIONTH AMERICAN BORN: ANNIVERSARY THREE MILLIONTH AM 200 millionth American was born Nov 20, 1967.

The General Assembly proclaimed this observance (Res 47/196) to promote public awareness of the UNITED NATIONS: INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries, particularly the developing nations. For October 17, 2014 POVERTY UNIT N INDA FO TH ER info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, New York, NY 10017. Web: www.un.org.

Swedish explorer and balloonist, born at Grenna, Sweden. His North Pole expedition of 1897 attracted world attention but ended tragically. With two companions, Andre acue left Spitzbergen, Norway, July 11, 1897, in a balloon, hoping to place the Swedish flag at the North Pole. The last message from Andre acue, borne by carrier pigeons, was dated noon, July 13, 1897. The frozen bodies of the explorers were found 33 years later by another polar expedition in the summer of 1930. Diaries, maps and exposed photographic negatives also were found. The photos were Oct 18, 1854 ANDRE acuE, SALOMON AUGUST: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ANDREE B developed successfully, providing a pictorial record of the ill‐fated expedition.

October 18, 2014 AZERBAIJAN: INDEPENDENCE DAY AZERBAIJAN DAY National holiday. Commemorates declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. French philosopher, Nobel Prize winner and author of Creative Evolution, born at Paris, France. Died Oct 18, 1859 BERGSON, HENRI: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BERGSO there Jan 4, 1941.

New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville, WV. 35th annual. World's biggest extreme sports event and West Virginia's largest festival. Up to 500 BASE jumpers leap off North America's longest single‐span October 18, 2014 BRIDGE DAY BRIDGE DAY bridge at a height of 876 feet. Annually, the third Saturday in October.

Born at St. Louis, MO. During the Depression Brooks worked as a muralist in the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration. His best‐known work of that period is Flight, a mural on the rotunda of the Marine Air Terminal at La Guardia National Airport in New York. It was painted over during the 1950s but restored in 1980. Brooks served with the US Army 1942‐45. When he returned to New York, his interest shifted to abstract expressionism. His paintings were exhibited in the historic Ninth Street Exhibition as a part of the Museum of Modern Art's exhibits Twelve Americans October 18, 1906 BROOKS, JAMES DAVID: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BROOKS J and New American Painting, among others. He died Mar 8, 1992, at Brookhaven, NY.

A day to commemorate the anniversary of the 1929 ruling that declared women to be persons in Canada. Prior to this ruling English common law prevailed ("Women are persons in matters of pains and penalties, but are not persons in matters of rights and privileges"). The celebrated cause, popularly known as the "Persons Case," was brought by five women of Alberta, Canada; leader of the courageous "Famous Five" was Emily Murphy (1868‐1933). This ruling by the Judicial Committee of England's Privy Council, Oct 18, 1929, overturned a 1928 decision of the Supreme Court of Canada. Fifty years after the Persons Case decision, in 1979, the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case were established to recognize deserving persons who have October 18, 2014 CANADA: PERSONS DAY CANADA PER made outstanding contributions to the quality of life of women in Canada.

Painter Giovanni Antonio Canaletto (born Canale), best known for his detailed landscapes of Venice and London, was born at Venice, Italy, and died there at age 70, Apr 20, 1768. He was known for his accurate use of perspective, shadow and light. He went to England in 1746 and expanded his range Oct 18, 1697 CANALETTO, GIOVANNI ANTONIO: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CANALE of subjects to include English landscapes and country homes.

Menomonee Falls High School, Menomonee Falls, WI. Community League's 32nd annual fair features arts, crafts and collectibles and more than 80 exhibitors; country luncheon of homemade October 18, 2014 A COMMUNITY AFFAIR COMMUNITY A food and desserts; raffles; "Pastries 'n' More" and silent auction. Admission charged.

Historic Luxenhaus Farm, Marthasville, MO. 33rd annual. An authentic re‐creation of early German life in Missouri as 80 costumed artisans demonstrate log hewing, kloppolei, beekeeping, broom making, wood turning, natural dyeing and more. Period music, meals, a historic sorghum press Oct 18‐19 DEUTSCH COUNTRY DAYS DEUTSCH COUNTRY DAYS demonstration and a steam‐powered sawmill add to the festivities. Although cartoons had appeared in newspapers for many years, the comic strip‐‐a narrative told in cartoons over several panels‐‐took its main form with the appearance of "The Yellow Kid Takes a Hand at Golf" in the New York Journal's weekly supplement, American Humorist. The creator was Richard Fenton Outcault. In March 1897 the Yellow Kid Magazine gathered the strips and became the first published collection of a comic strip‐‐setting the stage for the first comic books in the late Oct 18, 1896 FIRST NEWSPAPER COMIC STRIP: ANNIVERSARY FIRST NEWSPAPER COMI 1920s. See also: "Outcault, Richard Fenton: Birth Anniversary" (Jan 14). Oct 18‐21 FOOD AND NUTRITION CONFERENCE AND EXPO FOOD AND NUTRITION C Atlanta, GA. High Point and Thomasville, NC. The largest wholesale home furnishings market in the world. (Not Oct 18‐23 INTERNATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET (FALL) INTERNATIONAL HOME F open to the general public.)

American journalist and author who said, "Freedom of the press belongs to those who own one." October 18, 1904 LIEBLING, A.J.: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LIEBLI Abbott Joseph Liebling was born at New York, NY, and died there Dec 28, 1963.

Greek actress and politician Melina Mercouri was born Maria Amalia Mercouri at Athens, Greece, Oct 18, 1920 or 1925 (both reported). Of her more than 70 films and plays she is best known for her role in Never on Sunday (1960). In 1977 she was elected to Greece's parliament; she became the first woman in Greece's senior cabinet when appointed by Premier Andreas Papandreou to the October 18, 1920 MERCOURI, MELINA: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MERCOURI MEL position of minister of culture in 1981. She died Mar 6, 1994, at New York, NY. North Central Missouri Fairgrounds, Trenton, MO. Annual festival in conjunction with high school marching band competitions. Features a parade, craft booths, flea market, food vendors and Oct 18‐19 MISSOURI DAY FESTIVAL MISSOU DAY FESTIVA entertainment of all kinds.

Warner Robins, GA. Arts and crafts chosen from best in the nation; heritage crafts, country and folk Oct 18‐19 MOSSY CREEK BARNYARD FESTIVAL MOSSY CREEK BARNYARD music and folktales in relaxed atmosphere. Annually, the third weekend in October.

Quincy, IL. Tour historic homes decked out in their finest. Homes range in size from Quincy's grandest mansions to quaint cottages. Inside each home, ticket holders are awed by the October 18, 2014 QUINCY PRESERVES FALL ARCHITECTURAL TOUR QUINCY PRESERVES FAL architectural splendors. 10 AM‐4 PM. Annually, the third Saturday in October.

This comedy showed the blue‐collar Conner family trying to make ends meet. Rosanne played wisecracking Roseanne Conner, John Goodman played her husband, Dan, and Laurie Metcalf played her sister, Jackie. The Conner children were played by Sara Gilbert (Darlene), Alicia Goranson and October 18, 1988 ROSEANNE TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY ROSEANNE PRE Sarah Chalke (Becky) and Michael Fishman (D.J.). The last episode aired Nov 14, 1997. Patron saint of doctors and artists, himself a physician and painter; authorship of the third Gospel and Acts of the Apostles is attributed to him. Died about AD 68. Legend says that he painted October 18, 2014 SAINT LUKE: FEAST DAY SAINT LUK portraits of Mary and Jesus.

Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD. Oysters served every style, national oyster‐shucking contest and Oct 18‐19 SAINT MARY'S COUNTY OYSTER FESTIVAL SAINT MARYS COUNTY O national oyster cook‐off. Also featuring lots of other seafood and live entertainment!

Around 1922, a candy company employee named Herbert Birch Kingston decided that it would be a wonderful thing to distribute candy to the sick, shut‐ins and orphans of Cleveland, OH. Thus, Sweetest Day was born. Do something nice for someone today, something that will make him or her October 18, 2014 SWEETEST DAY SWEETEST DAY say, "Oh, that's so sweet!" Annually, the third Saturday in October. Prime minister of Canada 1968‐79 and 1980‐84. Born at Montreal, QC, Canada, he died there Sept October 18, 1919 TRUDEAU, PIERRE ELLIOTT: 95th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY TRUDEAU PIER 28, 2000.

October 18, 1972 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT: ANNIVERSARY WATER PU Overriding President Nixon's veto, Congress passed a $25 billion Water Pollution Control Act. Wisconsin Dells, WI. Celebrate the 17th annual event with activities including scarecrow‐stuffing contest, pumpkin decorating, an arts and crafts fair, hayrides and pony rides, live entertainment, Oct 18‐19 WISCONSIN DELLS AUTUMN HARVEST FEST WISCONSIN DELLS AUTU microbrew tasting and more.

The World Menopause Day challenge calls on every nation to make menopausal health a principal issue in their research and public health agendas in order to help women prevent unpleasant symptoms that can affect productivity and quality of life, as well as reduce rates of osteoporosis, October 18, 2014 WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY heart disease, colon cancer and other aging‐ and hormone‐related diseases. Yorktown Victory Center, Yorktown, VA. Military life and artillery demonstrations mark the 233rd anniversary of America's climactic victory at Yorktown. To experience Continental Army life firsthand, visitors may enroll in "A School for the Soldier," where they can drill with wooden muskets and join in other hands‐on military activities. Special programs also are held at Yorktown Battlefield, Oct 18‐19 YORKTOWN VICTORY CELEBRATION YORKTOWN VICTORY CEL administered by the National Park Service.

(Old Style date.) Physician, scholar and author, Browne was born at London, England. At age 55 he wrote: "The long habit of living indisposeth us for dying." His most famous work, Religio Medici, was Oct 19, 1605 BROWNE, THOMAS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BROWNE T published in 1642. Browne died at Norwich, England, Oct 19, 1682 (OS).

Bullying is a serious issue facing youth today. The missing link is the 85 percent who witness bullying. The self‐esteem‐ and empathy‐building international nonprofit organization Hey U.G.L.Y. (Unique Gifted Lovable You) has designated the third full week in October a time for schools and law enforcement agencies to launch a pledge drive to educate their communities on how to safely come Oct 19‐25 BULLYING BYSTANDERS UNITE WEEK BULLYING BYSTANDERS to the aid of someone being bullied. To encourage people to check and see if they're really headed where they want to be. (c2006 by October 19, 2014 EVALUATE YOUR LIFE DAY EVALUA WH.) A time for courage, support, inspiration and peace for people suffering health‐endangering bullying Oct 19‐25 FREEDOM FROM BULLIES WEEK FREEDOM FROM BULLIES and for others who witness the mistreatment. Wife of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the US. Born at Charles City County, VA, she died at Oct 19, 1748 JEFFERSON, MARTHA WAYLES SKELTON: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY JEFFERSON M Monticello, VA, Sept 6, 1782. Born at Besanc cedon, France, Auguste Lumie grare with brother Louis were film pioneers who created the first movie, Workers Leaving the Lumie grare Factory (1895). He died at Lyon, France, on Oct 19, 1862 LUMIE graRE, AUGUSTE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LUMIERE AUGUSTE Apr 10, 1954. One of the greatest building blocks of character is citizen service. The future belongs to those who Oct 19‐25 procNATIONAL CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK NATIONAL CHARACTER have the strength of character to live a life of service to others.

To celebrate the contributions of chemistry to modern life and to help the public understand that chemistry affects every part of our lives. The American Chemical Society provides activities including open houses, contests, workshops, exhibits and classroom visits around the US and Puerto Rico. Oct 19‐25 NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK NATIONAL CHEM 2014 topic: "The Sweet Side of Chemistry: Candy!" 10 million participants nationwide. Presidential Proclamation always issued for the week beginning with the third Sunday in October Oct 19‐25 procNATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS WEEK NATIONAL FORE since 1960 (PL 86‐753 of Sept 13, 1960). 9th annual. The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF) sponsors this celebration to creatively promote library friends groups in the community, to raise awareness and to promote membership. Also an excellent opportunity for libraries and boards of trustees to recognize friends for their help and support of the library. Annually, the third full week in Oct 19‐25 NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK NATIONAL FRIENDS OF October.

An annual educational program established in 1997 about the benefits of massage therapy, sponsored by the American Massage Therapy Association. Celebrated by association members and its chapters in all states, it attracts public attention to massage therapy and how it is an important element in health, and how to find a qualified massage therapist through Oct 19‐25 NATIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY AWARENESS WEEKr NATIONAL MASSAGE THE www.findamassagetherapist.org. Annually, the last full week in October. First observed in 1985. Honors clergy of all faiths who provide pastoral care in congregations and in such specialized settings as hospitals, correctional facilities, mental health systems, the military and Oct 19‐25 PASTORAL CARE WEEK PASTORAL CARE counseling centers.

World‐renowned mountain climber Annie S. Peck also won an international following in 1895 when she climbed the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps. Peck climbed the Peruvian peak Huascaran (21,812 feet), giving her the record for the highest peak climbed in the Western Hemisphere by an American man or woman, and at age 61 she climbed Mount Coropuna (21,250 feet) in Peru and placed a Oct 19, 1850 PECK, ANNIE S.: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PECK A "Votes for Women" banner at its pinnacle. Peck died July 18, 1935, at New York City.

Yorktown, VA. Representatives of the US, France and other nations involved in the American Revolution gather to celebrate the anniversary of the victory (Oct 19, 1781) that assured American October 19, 2014 YORKTOWN DAY YORKTO DAY AME independence. Parade and commemorative ceremonies. Annually, Oct 19. More than 7,000 English and Hessian troops, led by British general Lord Charles Cornwallis, surrendered to General George Washington at Yorktown, VA, effectively ending the war between Britain and its American colonies. There were no more major battles, but the provisional treaty of Oct 19, 1781 YORKTOWN DAY: ANNIVERSARY YORKTO DAY ANN peace was not signed until Nov 30, 1782, and the final Treaty of Paris, Sept 3, 1783. Anniversary of transfer of Alaska on Oct 18, 1867, from Russia to the US. The transfer became official on Sitka's Castle Hill. This is a holiday in Alaska; when it falls on a weekend it is observed on the October 20, 2014 ALASKA DAY ALASKA DAY O following Monday. Baha'i observance of anniversary of the birth in Shiraz, Persia, of Siyyid Ali Muhammad, who later took the title "the Bab"; the Bab was the prophet‐herald of the Baha'i Faith. One of the nine days of Oct 20, 1819 BIRTH OF THE BAB: ANNIVERSARY BIRTH BAB ANNIVERSAR the year when Baha'is suspend work. American psychologist, philosopher and educational reformer, born at Burlington, VT. His philosophical views of education have been termed pragmatism, instrumentalism and Oct 20, 1859 DEWEY, JOHN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY DEWEY J experimentalism. Died at New York, NY, June 1, 1952.

October 20, 2014 GUATEMALA: REVOLUTION DAY GUATEM RE Public holiday. Commemorates the overthrow of dictator Jorge Ubico Castan tilada in 1944. October 20, 2014 JAMAICA: NATIONAL HEROES DAY JAMAIC NAT National holiday established in 1969. Always observed on third Monday in October. October 20, 2014 KENYA: KENYATTA DAY KENYA KEN Public holiday. Born Bela Ferenc Denzso Blasko at Lugos, Hungary. Known best for his role as Count Dracula in Oct 20, 1882 LUGOSI, BELA: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LUGOSIBELA Dracula. Lugosi died of a heart attack at Los Angeles, CA, Aug 16, 1956. In mid‐September 1944 American military leaders made the decision to begin the invasion of the Philippines on Leyte, a small island north of the Surigao Strait. With General Douglas MacArthur in overall command, US aircraft dropped hundreds of tons of bombs in the area of Dulag. Four divisions were landed on the east coast, and after a few hours General MacArthur set foot on Philippine soil MacARTHUR RETURNS: US LANDINGS ON LEYTE, PHILIPPINES: 70th for the first time since he was ordered to Australia Mar 11, 1942, thus fulfilling his promise, "I shall October 20, 1944 ANNIVERSARY MACART RE return." American lawyer and legislator, born near Bloomington, IL. Republican member of Congress from Illinois from 1896 until his death, Nov 30, 1922, at Washington, DC. Mann was the author and sponsor of the "White Slave Traffic Act," also known as the "Mann Act," passed by Congress on June 25, 1910. The act prohibited, under heavy penalties, the interstate transportation of women for Oct 20, 1856 MANN, JAMES ROBERT: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MANN J immoral purposes. October 20, 1931 MANTLE, MICKEY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MANTLE Baseball Hall of Famer, born at Spavinaw, OK. Died Aug 13, 1995, at Dallas, TX. Miss American Rose is a pageant devoted to high achievement and community service for girls and women of all ages. On this day, treat the women in your life like beautiful American roses, and/or October 20, 2014 MISS AMERICAN ROSE DAY MISS AMER ROSE DAY perform a community service project. The world's worst soccer disaster occurred at Moscow when 340 sports fans were killed during a game between Soviet and Dutch players. Details of the event, blaming police for the tragedy in which spectators were crushed to death in an open staircase, were not published until nearly seven October 20, 1982 MOSCOW SOCCER TRAGEDY: ANNIVERSARY MOSCOW S years later (July 1989) in Sovietsky Sport. Inaugurated in 2010, National Nuclear Science Week celebrates and educates about the nuclear advancements to the service of humankind including energy, medicine and scientific research Oct 20‐24 NATIONAL NUCLEAR SCIENCE WEEK NATIONAL NUCLEAR SCI efforts. This week is set aside to focus attention on school bus safety‐‐from the standpoint of the bus drivers, students and the motoring public. Annually, Monday through Friday of the third full week in Oct 20‐24 NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK NATIONAL SCH BU October.

Actor, born at the Bronx, NY, who starred in the original Broadway productions of The Fantasticks, 42nd Street and Chicago. He won a Best Actor Tony Award for Promises, Promises in 1969. Films include Dirty Dancing and the voice of Lumiere in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. His most popular role was that of wisecracking homicide detective Lennie Briscoe on television's "Law & Order," a role October 20, 1935 ORBACH, JERRY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ORBACH JERRY he played from 1992 until his death at New York, NY, on Dec 28, 2004.

Anniversary of dramatic turning point in the Watergate affair. On Oct 20, 1973, the White House announced at 8:24 PM, EDT, that President Richard M. Nixon had discharged Archibald Cox (special Watergate prosecutor) and William B. Ruckelshaus (deputy attorney general) and that Attorney General Elliot L. Richardson had resigned. Immediate and widespread demands for impeachment of October 20, 1973 SATURDAY NIGHT MASSACRE: ANNIVERSARY SATURD NI MA the president ensued and were not stilled until President Nixon resigned, Aug 9, 1974. This action‐adventure series based on the novel Cyborg was a monthly feature on "The ABC Suspense Movie" before becoming a regular series in 1974. Lee Majors starred as astronaut Steve Austin, who, after an accident, was "rebuilt" with bionic legs, arms and an eye. He worked for the Office of Strategic Information (OSI) carrying out sensitive missions. Also in the cast were Richard Anderson, Alan Oppenheimer and Martin E. Brooks. "The Bionic Woman," starring Lindsay Wagner, was a spin‐off from this show, and the two main characters were paired for several made‐for‐TV October 20, 1973 THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY SIX MILLION DOLLAR sequels.

One of the most iconic and dramatic man‐made structures of the 20th century, the Sydney Opera House, was opened by Queen Elizabeth II at Sydney, Australia, on this date. Designed by Danish architect Jo slarn Utzon, the theater is perched on Sydney Harbor and appears to be a ship in full sail. October 20, 1973 SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE OPENS: ANNIVERSARY SYDNEY OPERA It took 14 years to build, and its roof is covered with more than one million tiles. October 20, 2014 VIRGIN ISLANDS: HURRICANE THANKSGIVING DAY VIRGIN IS HUR THA Third Monday in October is a legal holiday celebrating the end of hurricane season.

(Old Style date.) Sir Christopher Wren, English architect, astronomer and mathematician, was born at East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England. Died Feb 25, 1723 (OS), at London. His epitaph, written by his son, is inscribed over the interior of the north door at St. Paul's Cathedral, London: "Si monumentum Oct 20, 1632 WREN, CHRISTOPHER: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WREN C requiris, circumspice." ("If you would see his monument, look about you.") Born at Cleveland, OH, Alderson was a physicist and engineer who invented the crash test dummy, an anthropomorphic data‐collecting human body substitute that revolutionized car safety. Alderson October 21, 1914 ALDERSON, SAMUEL: 100th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ALDERSON SAMUEL died Feb 11, 2005, at Los Angeles, CA.

This famous naval action between the British Royal Navy and the combined French and Spanish fleets removed the threat of Napoleon's invasion of England. The British victory, off Trafalgar on the Oct 21, 1805 BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR: ANNIVERSARY BATTLE OF TRA coast of Spain, guaranteed the fame of Viscount Horatio Nelson, who died in the battle. Anniversary of the birth of poet Will Carleton, observed (by 1919 statute) in Michigan schools, where poems of Carleton must be read on this day. Best known of his poems: "Over the Hill to the Oct 21, 1845 CARLETON, WILL: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CARLET Poorhouse." Carleton died in 1912.

English poet ("The Rime of the Ancient Mariner") and essayist born at Ottery St. Mary, Devonshire, England. Died at Highgate, England, July 25, 1834. In Table Talk, he wrote: "I wish our clever young poets would remember my homely definitions of prose and poetry; that is, prose equal words in Oct 21, 1772 COLERIDGE, SAMUEL TAYLOR: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY COLERI their best order; poetry equal the best words in the best order."

The Grammy Award‐winning singer was dubbed "the Queen of Salsa" by her adoring fans. Born as Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alonso at Havana, Cuba (some sources cite her birth year as 1925 or 1929), Cruz had a career spanning six decades and recorded some 70 albums. Her energetic performances were punctuated by her call of "Azucar!" ("Sugar!") and flamboyant costumes. President Bill Clinton October 21, 1924 CRUZ, CELIA: 90th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CRUZ CELIA awarded her the National Medal of Arts in 1994. Cruz died at New York, NY, on July 16, 2003. FILLMORE, CAROLINE CARMICHAEL McINTOSH: BIRTH Second wife of Millard Fillmore, 13th president of the US, born at Morristown, NJ. Died at New York, Oct 21, 1813 ANNIVERSARY FILLMO C Aug 11, 1881.

Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet player, composer, bandleader and one of the founding fathers of modern jazz, was born at Cheraw, SC. In the early 1940s Gillespie and alto saxophonist Charlie (Yardbird) Parker created bebop. In the late '40s he created a second music revolution by incorporating Afro‐ Cuban music into jazz. In 1953 someone fell on Gillespie's trumpet and bent it. Finding he could hear the sound better, he kept it that way; his puffed cheeks and bent trumpet became his trademarks. He won a Grammy in 1975 for Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie and again in 1991 for Live at the October 21, 1917 GILLESPIE, JOHN BIRKS "DIZZY": BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GILLES Royal Festival Hall. He died Jan 6, 1993, at Englewood, NJ. Thomas A. Edison demonstrated the first incandescent lamp that could be used economically for domestic purposes. This prototype, developed at his Menlo Park, NJ, laboratory, could burn for Oct 21, 1879 INCANDESCENT LAMP DEMONSTRATED: ANNIVERSARY INCANDESCENT LAMP 131/2 hours. Chemist and engineer who invented dynamite, born at Stockholm, Sweden, and died at San Remo, Oct 21, 1833 NOBEL, ALFRED BERNHARD: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY NOBEL A Italy, Dec 10, 1896. His will established the Nobel Prize. The USS Constitution was launched and christened by Captain James Sever on this date at Boston, MA, making this frigate the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Congress had commissioned the Constitution and five other ships in 1794. The Constitution earned its nickname, "Old Ironsides," and place in America's heart through valiant service in the War of 1812. In a fight with Britain's HMS Guerriere on Aug 19, 1812, sailors reported a British shot repelled by the side of the ship and declared that its sides were made of iron. No enemy ever boarded the ship in its days of active service. It now rests at Boston Harbor. See also: "Old Ironsides Saved by Poem: Anniversary" Oct 21, 1797 OLD IRONSIDES LAUNCHED: ANNIVERSARY OLD IRONSI LAUNCH (Sept 16).

Named Edwin Myers Shawn at birth, Ted Shawn was born at Kansas City, MO. Partially paralyzed by diphtheria, Shawn was introduced to ballet for therapeutic purposes and became a professional dancer by the age of 21. The Denishawn School of Dancing was established with the help of his wife, Ruth St. Denis, and became the epicenter of much innovation in 20th‐century dance and choreography. Among his many achievements is Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, which he inaugurated and directed for the remainder of his years, and such modern ballets as Osage‐Pawnee, Labor Oct 21, 1891 SHAWN, TED: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SHAWN TED Symphony and John Brown. He died Jan 9, 1972. Conductor, born at Budapest, Hungary. Sir Georg conducted orchestras at London (for which he was October 21, 1912 SOLTI, GEORG: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SOLTI GEO knighted), Paris and Chicago. He died at Antibes, France, Sept 5, 1997. Thousands of overseas Chinese come to Taiwan for this and other occasions that make October a October 21, 2014 TAIWAN: OVERSEAS CHINESE DAY TAIWAN OVE particularly memorable month.

Some 250 protesters were arrested when thousands of the 50,000 participants in a rally against the Vietnam War at Washington, DC, crossed the Potomac River and stormed the Pentagon. No shots October 21, 1967 VIETNAM WAR PROTESTERS STORM PENTAGON: ANNIVERSARY VIETNA WAR PRO were fired, but many demonstrators were struck with nightsticks and rifle butts.

Born on a farm near Wahoo, NE, Beadle began his professional career as a professor of genetics at Harvard, eventually becoming president of the University of Chicago. Dr. Beadle won many international honors, including the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1958 for his work in genetic research, as well as the National Award of the American Cancer Society in 1959 and the Kimber Genetica Award of the National Academy of Science in 1960. Beadle demonstrated how the genes control the basic chemistry of the living cell. Because of his work, he has been described as "the man who did October 22, 1903 BEADLE, GEORGE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BEADLE most to put modern genetics on its chemical basis." Beadle died June 9, 1989, at Pomona, CA.

Born Andrei Friedmann at Budapest, Hungary, Capa was one of the great photojournalists in the 20th century, best known for his gritty, close‐up battle photography from the five wars he covered in his brief life‐‐most notably the Spanish Civil War, WWII and the early Vietnam War. His handful of images from the midst of the D‐Day invasion are legendary, as is his shot of a Spanish loyalist soldier who has just been killed in 1936. Cofounder of the elite Magnum Photos agency, Capa was killed by October 22, 1913 CAPA, ROBERT: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CAPA ROBERT a land mine on May 25, 1954, at Thai Binh, Vietnam. President John F. Kennedy, in a nationwide television address on this date, demanded the removal from Cuba of Soviet missiles, launched equipment and bombers and imposed a naval "quarantine" to prevent further weaponry from reaching Cuba. On Oct 28, the USSR announced it would remove the weapons in question. In return, the US removed missiles from Turkey that were aimed at the October 22, 1962 CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS: ANNIVERSARY CUBAN USSR.

America's Sweetheart was born at Utica, NY. Her first big break was as a Mouseketeer on Disney's "Mickey Mouse Show," a role she successfully transitioned into a career as a pop singer, scoring a string of hits in the 1950s. Funicello hit it big again in the early '60s with a series of "beach party" movies (Bikini Beach, Pajama Party, Beach Blanket Bingo), most alongside costar Frankie Avalon. Funicello was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987, and died from complications due to her October 22, 1942 FUNICELLO, ANNETTE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY FUNICELLO ANNETTE condition Apr 8, 2013, at Bakersfield, CA. Howard, born Jerome Lester Horwitz at Brooklyn, NY, was the brother of Stooges Moe and Shemp. The two older brothers groomed Curly for a life in show business, and he got his big break in 1932 when brother Shemp left the Stooges. Curly took his place, and his manic style of slapstick comedy (with trademark "n'yuk‐n'yuks") quickly made him popular. On May 6, 1946, while shooting his 97th Three Stooges film, Howard suffered a stroke and subsequently retired. He died Jan 18, 1952, at San October 22, 1903 HOWARD, CURLY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HOWARD CURLY Gabriel, CA. October 22, 2014 INTERNATIONAL STUTTERING AWARENESS DAY INTERNATIONAL STUTTE Timothy Francis Leary was born at Springfield, MA. Prominent psychologist and professor at Harvard, Leary became an icon of the countercultural movement in the 1960s. He lost his professorship after giving a hallucinogenic drug, psilocybin, to students. Leary was arrested numerous times, and on one occasion, while being held at a California prison, he was forced to submit to a personality test that he had designed himself several years earlier. He continued to advocate the use of LSD in the pursuit of spiritual and political freedom and simply for the fun of it, October 22, 1920 LEARY, TIMOTHY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LEARY until his death, of prostate cancer, May 31, 1996, at Beverly Hills, CA.

The Romantic composer Franz Liszt was born at Raiding, Hungary. He was the most celebrated pianist of the 19th century and taught most of the brilliant musicians of his time. In 1848, he moved to the German duchy of Weimar and began to write music. Liszt was a prolific composer best known for his piano music, but he wrote for many mediums, including a sonata, two orchestral symphonies, Oct 22, 1811 LISZT, FRANZ: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LISZT FRANZ and choral compositions. He died July 31, 1886, at Bayreuth, Germany. Grand opening of the original New York Metropolitan Opera House was celebrated with a Oct 22, 1883 METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE OPENING: ANNIVERSARY METROPOLITAN OP performance of Gounod's Faust. First president of the Continental Congress, died at Philadelphia, PA. Born about 1721 (exact date Oct 22, 1775 RANDOLPH, PEYTON: DEATH ANNIVERSARY RANDOL PE unknown), at Williamsburg, VA.

Journalist and Communist activist, born at Portland, OR. An in‐demand reporter and war correspondent, Reed covered the Mexican Revolution and WWI. He married the feminist writer Louise Bryant and traveled with her to Russia in 1917, where they covered the October Revolution. As a supporter of Socialism and the rights of the worker, Reed was sympathetic to the Bolshevik cause. He died of typhus at Moscow on Oct 17, 1920. Reed was buried at the Kremlin Wall Necropolis at Red Square‐‐reserved for heroes of the revolution. His chronicle of the Russian Oct 22, 1887 REED, JOHN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY REED JOHN BIRTH Revolution, Ten Days That Shook the World (1919), remains a vital eye‐witness account.

A day to celebrate the wide range of abilities in young people and to increase appreciation for their October 22, 2014 SMART IS COOL DAY SMART IS COOL DAY unique areas of intelligence. First observed in West Hartford/Hartford, CT. Annually, Oct 22.

Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, WA. Arts and crafts, gifts, gourmet foods, entertainment and dining, all under the Tacoma Dome. Come visit with artists in the Artists in Action area, bring the little ones down for a visit with Santa, learn culinary secrets from local chefs in the Cooking for the Holidays Oct 22‐26 TACOMA HOLIDAY FOOD & GIFT FESTIVAL TACOMA HOL area and enjoy holiday entertainment by local schools and studios.

Anniversary of the day set as the one on which the world would end by followers of William Miller, religious leader and creator of a movement known as Millerism. Stories about followers disposing of all earthly possessions and climbing to high places on that date are believed to be apocryphal. (Miller Oct 22, 1844 WORLD'S END DAY: ANNIVERSARY WORLDS END was born at Pittsfield, MA, Feb 15, 1782. Died at Low Hampton, NY, Dec 20, 1849.) Also known as "Canning Day," this is the anniversary of the birth of French chef, chemist, confectioner, inventor and author Nicolas Appert, at Chalons‐sur‐Marne, France. Appert, who also invented the bouillon tablet, is best remembered for devising a system of heating foods and sealing them in airtight containers. Known as "the father of canning," Appert won a prize of 12,000 francs from the French government in 1809 and the title "Benefactor of Humanity" in 1812, for his inventions, which revolutionized our previously seasonal diet. Appert died at Massy, France, June 3, Oct 23, 1752 APPERT, NICOLAS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY APPERT 1841. In response to the Allied invasion of the Philippines at Leyte, the Japanese initiated Sho‐Go ("Operation Victory"), an attempt to counter the Allies' next invasion by heavy air attacks. Four carriers were sent south from Japanese waters to lure the US aircraft carriers away from Leyte Gulf. At the same time, Japanese naval forces from Singapore were sent to Brunei Bay, split up into two groups and converged on Leyte Gulf from the north and southwest. The group in the north, under Vice Admiral Kurita Takeo, was to enter the Pacific through the San Bernardino Strait between the Philippine islands of Samar and Luzon. On Oct 23 Kurita lost two of his heavy cruisers to US submarine attack, and one of Japan's greatest battleships, the Musashi, was sunk in an aerial attack the next day, but Kurita made his way unopposed through the San Bernardino Strait on Oct 25. The southern group commanded by Vice Admiral Nishimura Teiji was detected on its way to the Surigao Strait and was practically annihilated by the US 7th Fleet as it entered the Leyte Gulf on Oct 25. Kurita, as a result, was forced to turn back from his planned rendezvous with Nishimura. Japan's Sho‐ Oct 23‐26, 1944 BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF: 70th ANNIVERSARY BATTLE OF LEY Go, rather than inflicting damage on the Americans, resulted in serious losses for the Japanese. A suicidal terrorist attack on American forces at Beirut, Lebanon, killed 240 US personnel when a truck loaded with TNT was driven into and exploded at US headquarters there. A similar attack on October 23, 1983 BEIRUT TERRORIST ATTACK: ANNIVERSARY BEIRUT TERRORIST French forces killed scores more. October 23, 2014 CAMBODIA: PEACE TREATY DAY CAMBODIA PEACE National holiday. Commemorates peace treaty of 1991.

Television talk show host, born at Corning, IA. He worked for various radio and TV shows, including "Who Do You Trust?" He first appeared on "The Tonight Show" in 1958 and was named the permanent host in 1962 with the resignation of Jack Paar. He remained on the air for more than 30 years and, along with sidekick Ed McMahon and bandleader Doc Severinsen, basically invented the TV talk show format as we know it today. When he retired in 1992, he was regarded as a national October 23, 1925 CARSON, JOHNNY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CARSON JOHHNY institution. Carson died at Los Angeles, CA, Jan 23, 2005.

American swimming champion, born at New York City, Gertrude Caroline Ederle was the first woman to swim the English Channel (from Cape Gris‐nez, France, to Dover, England). At age 19 she broke the previous world record by swimming the 35‐mile distance in 14 hours, 31 minutes, on Aug 6, 1926. During her swimming career she broke many other records and was a gold medal winner at October 23, 1906 EDERLE, GERTRUDE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY EDERLE the 1924 Olympic Games. She died at Wyckoff, NJ, Nov 30, 2003. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Everything from small boats to mega‐yachts to boating equipment. Visitors Oct 23‐27 FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW FORT LA IN attend from all over the world. National holiday. Also called Uprising Day of Remembrance. Commemorates revolt against Soviet October 23, 2014 HUNGARY: ANNIVERSARY OF 1956 REVOLUTION HUNGAR A domination, which was crushed on Nov 4, 1956.

Hungary declared itself an independent republic, 33 years after Russian troops crushed a popular revolt against Soviet rule. The announcement followed a weeklong purge by parliament of the Stalinist elements from Hungary's 1949 constitution, which defined the country as a socialist people's republic. Acting head of state Matyas Szuros made the declaration in front of tens of thousands of Hungarians at Parliament Square, speaking from the same balcony from which Imre Nagy addressed rebels 33 years earlier. Nagy was hanged for treason after Soviet intervention. Free elections held in March 1990 removed the Communist Party to the ranks of the opposition for the October 23, 1989 HUNGARY DECLARES INDEPENDENCE: 25th ANNIVERSARY HUNGAR D first time in four decades. October 23, 2014 HUNGARY: REPUBLIC DAY HUNGARY REPUBLIC DAY Public holiday observing Hungary's creation as an independent republic in 1989.

Diwali, the five‐day festival of lights that begins today, is the prettiest of all Indian festivals. It celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after a 14‐year exile. Thousands of flickering lights illuminate houses and transform urban landscapes while fireworks add color and noise. The goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, is worshipped in Hindu homes on Diwali. Houses are whitewashed and cleaned and elaborate designs drawn on thresholds with colored powder to welcome the fastidious goddess. Because there is no one universally accepted Hindu calendar, this holiday may be celebrated on a Oct 23‐27 INDIA: DIWALI (DEEPAVALI) INDIA DIWALI different date in some parts of India, but it always falls in the months of October or November. The Apple company unveiled its portable MP3 music player to the press on this date. The iPod officially went on sale on Nov 10, 2001, for $399. Critics at the time complained about the cost, but the iPod became incredibly popular. In January 2010, Apple announced that it had sold 250 million October 23, 2001 IPOD UNVEILED: ANNIVERSARY IPOD UNVEILED iPods. October 23, 2014 MOON PHASE: NEW MOON MOON P NEW M Moon enters New Moon phase at 5:57 PM, EDT. Celebrated on Oct 23 each year from 6:02 AM to 6:02 PM in observance of the "mole." For 2014 the Mole Day theme is "MOLloween." The "mole" is a way of counting the Avogadro number, 6.02 mult 10 to the 23rd power, of anything (just as a "dozen" is a way of counting 12 of anything). Mole Day owes its existence to an early 19th‐century Italian physics professor named Amedeo Avogadro. He discovered that the number of molecules in a mole is the same for all substances. Because of this, chemists are able to precisely measure quantities of chemicals in the laboratory. Mole Day is celebrated to help all persons, especially chemistry students, become enthused about chemistry, October 23, 2014 NATIONAL MOLE DAY NATIONAL MOL which is the central science. Giovanni da Capistrano, Franciscan lawyer, educator and preacher, was born at Capistrano, Italy, in Oct 23, 1456 SAINT JOHN OF CAPISTRANO: DEATH ANNIVERSARY SAINT JOH OF CAP 1386, and died of the plague. Feast day is Mar 28. In the astronomical/astrological zodiac that divides the sun's apparent orbit into 12 segments, the period Oct 23‐Nov 22 is traditionally identified as the sun sign of Scorpio, the Scorpion. The ruling Oct 23‐Nov 22 SCORPIO, THE SCORPION SCORPI planet is Pluto or Mars. October 23, 2014 SOLAR ECLIPSE SOLAR ECL Partial eclipse of the sun. Visible in the north Pacific, North America. Fairgrounds, Shreveport, LA. Educational, agricultural and commercial exhibits as well as Oct 23‐Nov 9 STATE FAIR OF LOUISIANA STATE FAIR LO entertainment.

23rd vice president of the US (1893‐97), born at Christian County, KY. Died at Chicago, IL, June 14, 1914. He was grandfather of Adlai E. Stevenson, the Democratic candidate for president in 1952 and Oct 23, 1835 STEVENSON, ADLAI EWING: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY STEVENS AD 1956. See also: "Stevenson, Adlai Ewing II: Birth Anniversary" (Feb 5). Traditional date for swallows to depart for the winter from old mission of San Juan Capistrano, CA. October 23, 2014 SWALLOWS DEPART FROM SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO SWALLO DEP See also: "Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano" (Mar 19).

Annual commemoration of the death of King Chulalongkorn the Great, who died Oct 23, 1910, after a 42‐year reign. King Chulalongkorn abolished slavery in Thailand. Special ceremonies with floral October 23, 2014 THAILAND: CHULALONGKORN DAY THAILA CHU tributes and incense at the foot of his equestrian statue in front of Bangkok's National Assembly Hall.

Italian forces, commanded by General Armando Diaz, began the last offensive against Austrian troops in upper Italy on this date. The battle began north of the Piave River, and on Oct 30 the Austrian headquarters at Vittorio Veneto was taken. By Nov 1 Austrian troops were breaking up into deserting mobs. A truce was signed at Villa Giusti on Nov 3, which provided for fighting to end the Oct 24‐Nov 3, 1918 BATTLE OF VITTORIO VENETO: ANNIVERSARY BATTLE OF VIT next day. This Allied victory led to the collapse of the Austro‐Hungarian Empire.

The spectacle of Niagara Falls attracted no end of daredevils through the centuries, but the first one to go over the falls and survive in any kind of contraption was the unlikely Annie Edson Taylor, a 63‐ year‐old former dance teacher who was down on her luck and hoping for fame and fortune. On this October 24, 1901 FIRST BARREL JUMP OVER NIAGARA FALLS: ANNIVERSARY FIRST BARREL JUMP date, she accomplished this feat in a 160‐pound barrel. No one repeated her stunt until 1911.

Belva Lockwood, an educator, lawyer and advocate for women's rights, was born at Royalton, NY. In 1879 she was admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court‐‐the first woman to do so. While practicing law at Washington, DC, she secured equal property rights for women. By adding amendments to statehood bills, Lockwood helped to provide voting rights for women in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona. In 1884 she was the first woman formally nominated for the US Oct 24, 1830 LOCKWOOD, BELVA A. BENNETT: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LOCKWO B presidency. Died May 19, 1917, at Washington, DC.

A day recognizing the work done by the pharmacy buyer. These people perform the difficult job of making sure their pharmacies have needed medication and supplies so that pharmacists and technicians can provide quality health care to the public‐‐all while keeping a watchful eye on the bottom line. It's an often thankless job, and we should take the time today to recognize their efforts. October 24, 2014 NATIONAL PHARMACY BUYER DAY NATIONAL PHARMACY BU Annually, the Friday of the third full week in October.

According to a Harvard study, more than 107,000 Americans take their prescription medications incorrectly, resulting in hospitalization or death. This week focuses on educating patients and consumers about serious drug interactions, adverse drug events, allergies and the mixing of Oct 24‐31 PRESCRIPTION ERRORS EDUCATION AND AWARENESS WEEK PRESCRIP ERRORS EDU prescription drugs with herbals and over‐the‐counter medications. Born at Timmonsville, SC, Purvis was America's most famous FBI agent in the 1930s and an early prote acuge acu of J. Edgar Hoover, the bureau's influential director. On July 22, 1934, Purvis and his fellow agents cornered John Dillinger outside Chicago's Biograph Theater. The infamous bank robber was shot and killed, and the media hailed Purvis as "the Man Who Got Dillinger." This angered the mercurial and jealous Hoover, who forced him from the FBI for good. Purvis died Feb 29, 1960, at October 24, 1903 PURVIS, MELVIN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PURVIS MELVIN Florence, SC, of a self‐inflicted gunshot wound. Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach, DE. Fiddlers Festival, costume parade and contest, Sea Witch Hunt, horse show on the beach, best‐costumed pet contest, spook shows and entertainment. Annually, Oct 24‐26 SEA WITCH HALLOWEEN & FIDDLERS FESTIVAL SEA WITCH HALLOWEEN the last full weekend in October. Oct 24, 1855 SHERMAN, JAMES SCHOOLCRAFT: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SHERMA JAM 27th vice president of the US (1909‐12), born at Utica, NY. Died there Oct 30, 1912. China successfully launched its first lunar probe into space. Named Chang'e‐1, the satellite orbited the moon thousands of times for 16 months before it was deliberately crashed onto the moon's October 24, 2007 SPACE MILESTONE: f8CHANG'E‐1f7 (PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA) SPACE MILE CHAN surface in March 2009.

After several weeks of a downward trend in stock prices, investors began panic selling on Black Thursday, Oct 24, 1929. More than 13 million shares were dumped. Desperate attempts to support October 24, 1929 STOCK MARKET PANIC: 85th ANNIVERSARY STOCK MA PA the market brought a brief rally. See also: "Stock Market Crash of 1929: Anniversary" (Oct 29). Presidential Proclamation. Always issued for Oct 24 since 1948. (By unanimous request of the UN October 24, 2014 procUNITED NATIONS DAY UN DAY General Assembly.) Official UN holiday commemorates founding of the United Nations and effective date of the UN Charter. In 1971 the General Assembly recommended this day be observed as a public holiday by UN member states (Resolution 2782/xxvi). For info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, Public Inquiries Unit, Rm GA‐57, New York, NY 10017. Phone: (212) 963‐4475. Fax: (212) 963‐0071. E‐mail: October 24, 1945 UNITED NATIONS DAY: ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING UNIT N DAY [email protected]. Web: www.un.org.

In 1978 the General Assembly called on member states to highlight the danger of the arms race, propagate the need for its cessation and increase public understanding of the urgent task of disarmament. Observed annually, beginning on the anniversary of the founding of the UN. For info: Oct 24‐30 UNITED NATIONS: DISARMAMENT WEEK UNIT N DIS United Nations, Dept of Public Info, New York, NY 10017. Web: www.un.org. Anniversary of 1970 adoption by General Assembly of the International Development Strategy for the Second United Nations Development Decade. Object is to "draw the attention of the world public opinion each year to development problems and the necessity of strengthening international cooperation to solve them." For info: United Nations, Dept of Public Info, New York, NY 10017. Web: October 24, 2014 UNITED NATIONS: WORLD DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION DAY UNIT N WOR DEV www.un.org.

Let's get the world to fold! Celebrate origami by spreading the joy of paper folding during World Origami Days, a 21/2‐week celebration of the international community of origami. Make origami as visible as possible: teach a class, fold on the bus, give your friends origami, exhibit your models. The Oct 24‐Nov 11 WORLD ORIGAMI DAYS WORLD ORIGAMI DAYS possibilities are limitless, just as with origami itself. Annually, Oct 24‐Nov 11. Florence, AL. Celebration in grand 16th‐century style with music, arts and crafts, costumes, theater and dance. Listen to minstrels, dulcimers and autoharps, and watch as knights in shining armor transform Wilson Park into "Fountain‐on‐the‐Green," the scene of a 16th‐century faire. Annually, the Oct 25‐26 ALABAMA RENAISSANCE FAIRE ALABAM REN fourth Saturday and Sunday of October.

Born at McAlester, OK, Berryman is considered one of the most innovative, important American poets of the 20th century and is best known for bringing idiomatic American English to poetry. Winner of the 1965 Pultizer Prize for 77 Dream Songs and, later, the National Book Award for the October 25, 1914 BERRYMAN, JOHN: 100th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BERRYMAN JOHN entire Dream Songs collection, Berryman died Jan 7, 1972, at Minneapolis, MN.

Composer, christened Alexandre‐Ce acusar Le acuopold Bizet, born at Paris, France. His masterpiece Carmen (1875) presaged the work of the verismo school of opera that emphasized the realistic and gritty. Throughout his career, Bizet struggled to complete pieces and also to gain recognition for his achievements, which did not come until after his death. Carmen scandalized audiences when first performed by its representations of a sexually bold, unrepentant fallen woman and the gritty, immoral world she lives in and by its unconventional use of melodies and musical dissonances new to French opera at the time. Its apparent failure may have contributed to Bizet's early and sudden Oct 25, 1838 BIZET: GEORGES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BIZET GEORGES death on June 3, 1875, at Bougival, France. Ferrum College/Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, Ferrum, VA. The largest celebration of authentic folkways in Virginia featuring food, crafts, music and exhibits. Annually, the fourth Saturday in October 25, 2014 BLUE RIDGE FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL BLUE RIDGE FOLKLIFE October.

The best‐known English writer and poet of the Middle Ages, Chaucer was born at London, England, probably about 1340. His greatest work, Canterbury Tales, consists of some 17,000 poetic lines. Unfinished at his death, it tells the stories of 23 pilgrims. Among his lesser‐known prose writings is a treatise on the astrolabe titled Brede and Milke for Children (1387), written for "little Lewis, my Oct 25, 1400 CHAUCER, GEOFFREY: DEATH ANNIVERSARY CHAUCER GEOF son." Chaucer died at London and is buried at Westminster Abbey.

October 25, 2014 EMMA CRAWFORD FESTIVAL AND MEMORIAL COFFIN RACE EMMA CRAWFORD FESTIV Manitou Springs, CO. Fun‐filled day of artistically created coffins, Emma's costumes and coffin racing.

The first women to become FBI agents completed training at Quantico, VA. The new agents, Susan October 25, 1972 FIRST FEMALE FBI AGENTS: ANNIVERSARY FIRST FEM F Lynn Roley and Joanne E. Pierce, graduated from the 14‐week course with a group of 45 men.

Some 2,000 US Marines and Army Rangers invaded the Caribbean island of Grenada, taking control after a political coup the previous week had made the island a "Soviet‐Cuban colony," according to October 25, 1983 GRENADA INVADED BY US: ANNIVERSARY GRENAD INV President Reagan. Commemorated as Thanksgiving Day in Grenada, a public holiday. Elgin, TX. Day's events include barbecue pork cook‐off, crowning of King Hog or Queen Sowpreme, Cow Patty Bingo, car show, handmade arts and crafts, kids' activities and Elgin's famous hot sausage October 25, 2014 HOGEYE FESTIVAL HOGEYE FESTIVAL and live music. Annually, the fourth Saturday in October. A week to celebrate the world of magic and the magicians who create it. Annually, culminates on Oct Oct 25‐31 INTERNATIONAL MAGIC WEEK INTERNATIONAL MAGIC 31, the anniversary of Harry Houdini's death and Magic Day.

Islamic calendar date: Muharram 1, 1436. The first day of the first month of the Islamic calendar. Different methods for "anticipating" the visibility of the new moon crescent at Mecca are used by October 25, 2014 ISLAMIC NEW YEAR ISLAMIC NEW YEAR different groups. US date may vary. Began at sunset the preceding day.

English essayist and historian, born at Rothley Temple, Leicestershire, England. "Nothing," he wrote, Oct 25, 1800 MACAULAY, THOMAS BABINGTON: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MACAUL "is so useless as a general maxim." Died at Campden Hill, London, Dec 28, 1859.

This national day of community service is sponsored by USA Weekend Magazine. Volunteer projects are judged by well‐known celebrities. Selected projects receive $10,000 charitable awards to further their good work. Key projects are honored in April during National Volunteer Week. More than three October 25, 2014 MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY MAKE DIFFERENCE DAY million people nationwide participate. 9th annual. A celebration of unconditional love in which people take time to repair, restore, rebuild and revive damaged relationships using the process of unconditional love and forgiveness. Annually, October 25, 2014 NATIONAL FORGIVENESS DAY NATIONAL FORGIVENESS the last Saturday in October.

Bob Newhart starred in this sitcom as Dick Loudon, an author of how‐to books who moved with his wife, Joanna (Mary Frann), to Vermont to take over the Stratford Inn. Regulars included Tom Poston as George Utley, inn caretaker; Julia Duffy as Stephanie Vanderkellen, the reluctant maid; Peter Scolari as Michael Harris, producer of Dick's talk show and Stephanie's squeeze; and, as the owners of the Minute Man Cafe acu, William Sanderson as Larry and Tony Papenfuss and John Volstad as his October 25, 1982 NEWHART TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY NEWHAR silent brothers, both named Darryl. The last telecast was Sept 8, 1990.

October 25, 1912 PEARL, MINNIE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PEARL MIN Comedian, Grand Ole Opry star, born at Centerville, TN. Pearl died at Nashville, TN, Mar 4, 1996.

Called by many the greatest artist of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso excelled as a painter, sculptor and engraver. He is said to have commented once: "I am only a public entertainer who has Oct 25, 1881 PICASSO, PABLO RUIZ: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PICASS understood his time." Born at Ma aculaga, Spain, he died Apr 8, 1973, at Mougins, France. Martyr in the reign of Diocletian. Saint Crispin's Day is famous as the day in 1415 when King Henry V defeated the superior forces of France at the Battle of Agincourt. A passage in Shakespeare's Henry V October 25, 2014 SAINT CRISPIN'S DAY SAINT CRISPIN notes this. Born at Hiroshima, Japan, in 1943, Sadako Sasaki was two years old when her city was hit by an atomic bomb in the closing days of WWII. She was diagnosed with leukemia in January 1955, and, inspired by a folk tale in which the gods grant a wish to those who fold 1,000 paper cranes, began the task. She died on this date having folded 644 cranes, and her classmates finished the rest. Students across Japan, moved by her story, collected money to create a monument to her that was October 25, 1955 SASAKI, SADAKO: DEATH ANNIVERSARY SASAKI SADAKO erected at Hiroshima Peace Park in 1958. Visitors continue to place folded cranes there. Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY. Celebrate Halloween with a haunted walk through Lookout Hill and a full carnival on the Nethermead. Hear scary stories at Lefferts Historic House‐‐even ride a haunted October 25, 2014 SCARED SILLY: HALLOWEEN IN PROSPECT PARK SCARED SILLY carousel. Meet creepy‐crawly creatures at the Audubon Center. The United Nations General Assembly voted to admit mainland China and expel Taiwan. This was after many years of debate about which government was the "official" government of China. In 1979 October 25, 1971 TAIWAN EXPELLED FROM UN: ANNIVERSARY TAIWAN EXP the US accorded diplomatic recognition to mainland China. Commemorates restoration of Taiwan to Chinese rule in 1945, after a half century of Japanese October 25, 2014 TAIWAN: RETROCESSION DAY TAIWAN RET occupation.

Kapalua, Maui, HI. The XTERRA Trail Run Series boasts more than 80 events across the country with runs ranging from 5k to 50k. These extreme, off‐road trail runs give runners the chance to prove their skills against a variety of terrain. From calf‐burning hills to slippery, mud‐covered paths, October 25, 2014 XTERRA KAPALUA TRAIL RUN XTERRA MAKENA BEACH athletes face the ultimate test of endurance. This race features off‐road 5k and 10k trail runs. October 26, 2014 AUSTRIA: NATIONAL DAY AUSTRIA NATIONAL DAY National holiday. Commemorates the withdrawal of Soviet troops in 1955.

Born John Leslie Coogan at Los Angeles, CA, Coogan became a star after appearing as Charlie Chaplin's companion in The Kid (1921). Film earnings and merchandise associated with his name earned considerable income but was squandered by his mother and stepfather. Coogan sued them in 1938, and the legal battle resulted in the passage of the protective California Child Actor's Bill, often called the Coogan Act (1939). A glider pilot during WWII, Coogan later returned to film and television, mostly famously as Uncle Fester in "The Addams Family" (1964‐66). He died Mar 1, 1984, October 26, 1914 COOGAN, JACKIE: 100th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY COOGAN JACKIE at Santa Monica, CA. Born at Arcis‐sur‐Aube, Danton was a lawyer who gradually emerged as a leader in the French Revolution. Despite his charisma, though, he was unable to rein in the murderous factions swirling in the movement. On Mar 29, 1794, Danton and his moderate followers were arrested. His last words before his execution by guillotine at Paris, France, on Apr 5 were: "Show my head to the people. It is Oct 26, 1759 DANTON, GEORGES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY DANTON GEORGES worth the trouble."

The Erie Canal, first US major man‐made waterway, was opened, providing a water route from Lake Erie to the Hudson River. Construction started July 4, 1817, and the canal cost $7,602,000. Cannons Oct 26, 1825 ERIE CANAL: ANNIVERSARY ERIE C fired and celebrations were held all along the route for the opening. Member countries of the European Union turn their clocks back one hour at 1 AM on the last October 26, 2014 EUROPEAN UNION: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (SUMMER TIME) ENDS EURO UNION DAY ENDS Sunday in October.

Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, VT. Mystery stories, doughnuts on a string, pumpkin carving October 26, 2014 A FAMILY HALLOWEEN FAMILY HALLOWEEN and costume parades plus wagon rides. Children in costume accompanied by an adult admitted free.

At 2:30 PM, the Earp brothers and gambler/dentist Doc Holliday confronted the Clanton and McLaury brothers at a vacant lot behind the O.K. Corral at Tombstone, AZ. After 30 seconds of gunfire, three deaths and decades of romanticizing, the incident would become the most notorious of the Old West. Marshal Virgil Earp and Deputy Marshals Wyatt and Morgan Earp attempted to disarm the Clanton faction, when gunfire erupted, although some witnesses claimed that the Clantons and McLaurys threw up their hands when ordered to. Billy Clanton and Frank and Thomas McLaury died. Virgil and Morgan Earp were wounded. After a 30‐day murder trial, the presiding Oct 26, 1881 GUNFIGHT AT THE O.K. CORRAL: ANNIVERSARY GUNFIGHT AT judge dismissed the charges, stating that the Earps and Holliday had acted in self‐defense. English architect and inventor Joseph Aloysius Hansom registered his "Patent Safety Cab" in 1834. The two‐wheeled, one‐horse, enclosed cab, with driver seated above and behind the passengers, quickly became a familiar and favorite vehicle for public transportation. Hansom was born at York, Oct 26, 1803 HANSOM, JOSEPH: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HANSOM England, and died at London, June 29, 1882. Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA. Just about every breed from boxer to poodle will take over Belmont Shore for the annual Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade. The event has raised thousands of dollars for animal shelters, spay/neuter programs and rescue organizations. About 700 pooches‐‐colorfully costumed for Halloween‐‐are expected to pack Livingston Park for a Yappy Hour before beginning their parade down Second Street. Prizes awarded for the best canine costumes. Annually, the October 26, 2014 HAUTE DOG CHARITY HOWL'OWEEN PARADE HAUTE DOG Sunday (on or) before Halloween.

Born at New Orleans, LA, Jackson was the most famous gospel singer of her time. After moving to Chicago, IL, in 1928, Jackson sang with the Johnson Gospel Singers. Thomas A. Dorsey, the father of gospel music, was her adviser and accompanist from 1937 to 1946. By the 1950s, Jackson could be heard in concert halls around the world. She sang at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy and at the 1963 March on Washington rally. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, described her voice as "one heard once in a millennium." She died at Chicago, on Jan 27, 1972, and was buried at New Orleans, October 26, 1911 JACKSON, MAHALIA: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY JACKSO MAHALIA LA, where her funeral procession was thronged with mourners. Traditionally, the fourth Sunday in October is occasion to honor mothers‐in‐law for their October 26, 2014 MOTHER‐IN‐LAW DAY MOTHERIN contributions to the success of families and for their good humor in enduring bad jokes. Anniversary of the first importation of Spanish jacks to the US, a gift from King Charles III of Spain. Mules are said to have been bred first in this country by George Washington from this pair of jacks October 26, 2014 MULE DAY MULE D delivered at Boston, MA, Oct 26, 1785.

Many Protestant churches commemorate Reformation Day (Oct 31‐‐anniversary of the day on which Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of Wittenberg's Palace church, protesting the sale of October 26, 2014 REFORMATION SUNDAY REFORMATION SUNDAY papal indulgences, in 1517) each year on the Sunday preceding Oct 31, or on the 31st, if a Sunday.

A philanthropist and art patron, Abby Rockefeller was one of the three founders of the New York Oct 26, 1874 ROCKEFELLER, ABBY GREENE ALDRICH: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ROCKEF AB Museum of Modern Art in 1929. Born at Providence, RI, she died Apr 5, 1948, at New York City.

A popular one‐hour medical drama set in St. Eligius Hospital at Boston. Among its large and changing cast were Ed Flanders; William Daniels; Ed Begley, Jr; David Morse; Howie Mandel; Christina Pickles; Denzel Washington; Norman Lloyd; David Birney; G.W. Bailey; Kavi Raz; Stephen Furst; Mark October 26, 1982 ST. ELSEWHERE TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY SAINT ELS Harmon and Alfre Woodard. The last episode of the series aired on Aug 10, 1988. Oct 26, 1685 SCARLATTI, DOMENICO: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SCARLA Italian keyboard composer, born at Naples, Italy. Died July 23, 1757, at Madrid, Spain. After the crash of Soyuz 1 and the death of its cosmonaut, Soyuz 3 was launched this date with Colonel Georgi Beregovoy. It orbited Earth 64 times, rendezvousing but not docking with unmanned Soyuz 2, which had been launched the day before. Both vehicles returned to Earth under ground October 26, 1968 SPACE MILESTONE: f8SOYUZ 3 f7(USSR) SPACE MILE SOY THR control. Soyuz means "union." Kapalua, Maui, HI. The XTERRA World Championship is the culmination of more than 100 off‐road triathlon events held across the globe. Includes 1.5k rough‐water swim, 30k mountain bike race and October 26, 2014 XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP XTERRA WORLD 11k trail run. $105,000 pro purse. American public official and diplomat, born at Scranton, ND. As secretary of state in the first Clinton administration, Warren was an architect of the Oslo Peace Accords and the Israel‐Jordan peace treaty, and also advocated for NATO expansion. Previously served as deputy attorney general in the Lyndon Johnson administration and the deputy secretary of state in the Jimmy Carter administration, where he oversaw the completion of the Panama Canal Treaty. Died Mar 18, 2011, October 27, 1925 CHRISTOPHER, WARREN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CHRISTOPHER WARREN at Los Angeles, CA.

(Old Style date.) English sea captain of the ship Endeavour and explorer who brought Australia and New Zealand into the British Empire. Born at Marton‐in‐Cleveland, Yorkshire, England, he was killed Oct 27, 1728 COOK, JAMES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY COOK J Feb 14, 1779, at the Hawaiian Islands, which he discovered. Because all of us have bad days (some more than others), here's a day when crankiness at work is October 27, 2014 CRANKY COWORKERS DAY CRANKY COWORKERS DAY actually encouraged. (c2006 by WH.) The first of the 85 Federalist papers appeared in print in a New York City newspaper. These essays, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, argued in favor of adoption of the new Constitution and the new form of federal government. The last of the essays was completed Apr 4, Oct 27, 1787 f8FEDERALISTf7 PAPERS: ANNIVERSARY FEDERALIST 1788. More than 7,000 people were killed at Honduras by flooding caused by Hurricane Mitch. Thousands October 27, 1998 HURRICANE MITCH: ANNIVERSARY HURRICANE MITCH more were killed in other Central American countries, especially Nicaragua. Bank holiday in the Republic of Ireland. Annually, the last Monday in October. Also called Halloween October 27, 2014 IRELAND: OCTOBER BANK HOLIDAY IRELAN OCTOBER Holiday. Pop artist who used comic strips and other elements of pop culture in his paintings. Born at New October 27, 1923 LICHTENSTEIN, ROY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LICHTENSTEIN ROY York City, he died there Sept 29, 1997.

Established in 1922 to honor the "past and present services" of the US Navy to the nation. Also honored Theodore Roosevelt, whose birth date is Oct 27 (and who had been assistant secretary of October 27, 2014 NAVY DAY NAVY D the Navy early in his public career). Not a national holiday, it was last observed in 1949. Running from City Hall to W 145th St, the New York City subway began operation. It was privately operated by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company and later became part of the system operated October 27, 1904 NEW YORK CITY SUBWAY: ANNIVERSARY NEW YO CI SU by the New York City Transit Authority. October 27, 2014 NEW ZEALAND: LABOR DAY NEW ZEALAND LAB National holiday on the fourth Monday in October.

Hailed as the greatest violin virtuoso of all time, Paganini was born at Genoa, Italy. Unusually long arms contributed to his legendary Mephistophelian appearance‐‐and probably to his unique skills as a performer. His immensely popular concerts brought him considerable wealth, but his compulsive Oct 27, 1782 PAGANINI, NICOLO: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PAGANINI NIC gambling repeatedly humbled the genius. Paganini died at Nice, France, May 27, 1840.

26th president of the US, succeeded to the presidency on the death of William McKinley. His term of office: Sept 14, 1901‐Mar 3, 1909. Roosevelt was the first president to ride in an automobile (1902), to submerge in a submarine (1905) and to fly in an airplane (1910). Although his best‐remembered quote was perhaps "Speak softly and carry a big stick," he also said: "The first requisite of a good citizen in this Republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his weight." Born at New Oct 27, 1858 ROOSEVELT, THEODORE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ROOSEV THE York, NY, Roosevelt died at Oyster Bay, NY, Jan 6, 1919. His last words: "Put out the light." SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: INDEPENDENCE DAY: 35th October 27, 2014 ANNIVERSARY SAINT VIN AND National day commemorating independence from Britain in 1979.

Welsh poet, memoirist and playwright, born at Swansea, Wales. Thomas worked as a BBC broadcaster and poetry commentator in the 1940s and 1950s; his sonorous voice made him famous and contributed to the success of his US tours in the early 1950s. His famous poems include "Do Not October 27, 1914 THOMAS, DYLAN MARLAIS: 100th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY THOMAS DYL Go Gentle into That Good Night" (1951). He died at New York, NY, Nov 9, 1953. October 27, 2014 TURKMENISTAN: INDEPENDENCE DAY TURKME National holiday. Commemorates independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

This highly successful and long‐running show appeared on different TV networks under different names but was essentially the same show. It was the first ABC series to break the Nielsen's top 20 and the first prime‐time anthology series for kids. "Walt Disney" was originally titled "Disneyland" to promote the park and upcoming Disney releases. When it switched networks, it was called "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" to highlight its being broadcast in color. Presentations featured edited versions of previously released Disney films and original productions (including natural history documentaries, behind‐the‐scenes peeks at Disney shows and dramatic shows, such as the popular Davy Crockett segments, which were the first TV miniseries). The show went off the air in December 1980 after 25 years, making it one of the longest‐running series in prime‐time TV history. In 1997 October 27, 1954 WALT DISNEY TV PREMIERE: 60th ANNIVERSARY WALT DISNEY ABC revived the series as "Wonderful World of Disney."

National holiday commemorates the independence of what was then Northern Rhodesia from Britain in Oct 24, 1964. Celebrations in all cities, but main parades of military, labor and youth October 27, 2014 ZAMBIA: INDEPENDENCE DAY ZAMBIA IND organizations are at the capital, Lusaka. Observed on the fourth Monday in October. Noted 20th‐century artist whose work explored religion, social convention and the self with stark, often gruesome imagery. Born at Dublin, Ireland, Bacon spent much of his adult life in London, October 28, 1909 BACON, FRANCIS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BACON FRANCIS BI England. He died at Madrid, Spain, April 28, 1992. National Day. Anniversary of the bloodless revolution at Prague in 1918 resulting in independence from the Austro‐Hungarian Empire, after which the Czechs and Slovaks united to form October 28, 2014 CZECH REPUBLIC: INDEPENDENCE DAY CZECH RE IND Czechoslovakia (a union they dissolved without bloodshed in 1993).

The pioneering Donner party, a group of 90 people consisting of immigrants, families and businessmen led by George and Jacob Donner and James F. Reed, headed toward California in 1846 from Springfield, IL, in hopes of beginning a new life. They experienced the normal travails of caravan travel until their trip took several sensational twists. Indian attacks and winter weather, which forced them to interrupt their journey, led to famine and outright cannibalism, which took Oct 28, 1846‐Apr 21, 1847 DONNER PARTY FAMINE: ANNIVERSARY DONNER their toll on members of the party, whose numbers dwindled to 48 by journey's end. Dutch author and scholar Desiderius Erasmus was born at Rotterdam, Netherlands, probably Oct 28, 1467. Best known of his writings is Encomium Moriae (In Praise of Folly). Erasmus died at Basel, Oct 28, 1467 ERASMUS, DESIDERIUS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ERASMU Switzerland, July 12, 1536.

Celebrated French chef and author, inventor of the pe cirche Melba (honoring the operatic singer Dame Nellie Melba), Escoffier became known as "the king of chefs and the chef of kings." Born at Villeneuve‐Loubet, France. He was awarded the Legion d'Honneur in recognition of his contribution to the international reputation of French cuisine, and his service at the Savoy and Carlton hotels at Oct 28, 1846 ESCOFFIER, GEORGES AUGUSTE: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ESCOFF London, England, brought him world fame. He died at Monte Carlo, Monaco, Feb 12, 1935.

Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson became the first woman to hold the post of US ambassador when October 28, 1949 FIRST WOMAN US AMBASSADOR APPOINTED: 65th ANNIVERSARY FIRST WOM US she was sworn in by President Harry S Truman on this date. She served as ambassador to Denmark. On this date in the final days of WWI, crews of six German battleships protested a series of planned cruiser raids. A mutiny broke out in the fleet at Kiel. All but one of the ships remaining in port ran up the red flag of revolution: 600 sailors were arrested and imprisoned on shore. The uprising spread to Hamburg, Bremen and Lubeck. On Nov 9 a general strike at Berlin brought the administration to a halt. The abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm began to be seen as the only way to avoid a full‐scale October 28, 1918 GERMAN REVOLUTION OF 1918: ANNIVERSARY GERMAN REV revolution. National holiday. Commemorates Greek resistance and refusal to open its borders when Mussolini's Italian troops attacked Greece, Oct 28, 1940. Ochi means "no." Celebrated with military parades, October 28, 2014 GREECE: "OCHI DAY" GREECE OCHI DAY especially at Athens and Thessaloniki.

Born at Wahoo, NE, Howard Hanson in 1921 became the first American to win the Prix de Rome. In 1924 he became head of the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, NY, where he served for 40 years. Best known for the music he composed, Hanson was awarded the Pulitzer Prize as outstanding contemporary composer in 1944 for his composition Symphony No. 4, the George Foster Peabody Award in 1946, the Laurel Leaf of the American Composers Alliance in 1957 and the Oct 28, 1896 HANSON, HOWARD: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HANSON HOWARD Huntington Hartford Foundation Award in 1959. He died at Rochester, Feb 26, 1981. (Old Style date.) Harvard University was founded at Cambridge, MA, when the Massachusetts Oct 28, 1636 HARVARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDED: ANNIVERSARY HARVAR U General Court voted to provide ps400 for a "schoale or colledge."

One of radio's favorite comedians, Jack Benny made the transition to favorite TV personality with this situation comedy‐variety show in 1950. Regulars included Eddie Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day, Mel Blanc, Mary Livingstone (Benny's real‐life wife) and Frank Nelson. Benny also had guest stars, including Ken Murray, Frank Sinatra, Claudette Colbert and Basil Rathbone as well as TV newcomers Johnny Carson, Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart. Famous for his cheapness, October 28, 1950 THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM TV PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY JACK BENNY PROGRAM Benny had a guard for his vaults, which created many laughs. St. Jude, the saint of hopeless causes, was martyred along with St. Simon at Persia, and their feast is celebrated jointly. St. Jude was supposedly the brother of Jesus and, like his brother, a carpenter by trade. He is most popular with those who attempt the impossible and with students, who often ask October 28, 2014 SAINT JUDE'S DAY SAINT JUD for his help on exams.

Dr. Jonas Salk, developer of the Salk polio vaccine, was born at New York, NY. Salk announced his development of a successful vaccine in 1953, the year after a polio epidemic claimed some 3,300 lives in the US. Polio deaths were reduced by 95 percent after the introduction of the vaccine. Salk October 28, 1914 SALK, JONAS: 100th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SALK J BI spent the last 10 years of his life doing AIDS research. He died June 23, 1995, at La Jolla, CA.

October 28, 1970 SPACE MILESTONE: INTERNATIONAL SPACE RESCUE AGREEMENT SPACE MILE INTER US and USSR officials agreed upon space rescue cooperation. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi's famous sculpture, the statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, on Bedloe's Island at New York Harbor, was dedicated. Groundbreaking for the structure was in April 1883. A sonnet by Emma Lazarus, inside the pedestal of the statue, contains the words "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest‐tossed, to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden Oct 28, 1886 STATUE OF LIBERTY DEDICATION: ANNIVERSARY STATUE LI door." WILSON'S VOLSTEAD PROHIBITION ACT VETO OVERRIDDEN: 95th October 28, 1919 ANNIVERSARY WILSONS Woodrow Wilson's veto of the Volstead Prohibition Act was overridden by Congress. (Old Style date.) Scottish biographer, born at Edinburgh, Scotland. "I think," he wrote in his monumental biography, Life of Samuel Johnson, "no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively Oct 29, 1740 BOSWELL, JAMES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY BOSWEL conversation." Died at London, England, May 19, 1795. Born at Hartford, CT, this writer and journalist enjoyed a long career in television production before writing fiction. It was following the brutal murder of his daughter in 1982 that he began chronicling true crime stories, mainly for Vanity Fair magazine. He is remembered for his diary‐style coverage of assorted celebrity trials, notably those of O.J. Simpson and Claus von Bulow. Equally at home among the Hollywood jet set, he had a unique voice and talent for fictionalizing real‐life events and October 29, 1925 DUNNE, DOMINICK: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY DUNNE DOMINICK scandals. Dunne died at New York, NY, Aug 26, 2009.

Charles Hercules Ebbets, baseball executive, born at New York, NY. Ebbets bought into the Brooklyn baseball club in 1890 and became controlling owner in 1898. He sold 50 percent of the team to build Ebbets Field, the park whose enduring reputation has been the model for the new, old‐fashioned Oct 29, 1859 EBBETS, CHARLES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY EBBETS CHARLES parks constructed in recent years. Died at New York, Apr 18, 1925. Creator of words and music for the song "Dixie's Land" ("Dixie"), which became a fighting song for Confederate troops and unofficial anthem of the South. Emmett was born at Mount Vernon, OH, Oct 29, 1815 EMMETT, DANIEL DECATUR: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY EMMETT D and died there June 28, 1904. German Nazi leader, born at Rheydt, Germany, who became Hitler's minister of propaganda, having earlier been rejected by the military because of a limp caused by infantile paralysis. Killed himself, his wife and his children May 1, 1945, in Hitler's bunker in Berlin as Russian forces advanced into the Oct 29, 1897 GOEBBELS, PAUL JOSEF: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY GOEBBE city.

The first connection on what would become the Internet was made on this day when bits of data flowed between computers at UCLA and the Stanford Research Institute. This was the beginning of ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet developed by the Department of Defense. By the end of 1969 four sites were connected: UCLA, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Utah. By the next year there were 10 sites, and soon there were applications like e‐mail and file transfer utilities. The @ symbol was adopted in 1972, and a year later 75 percent of ARPANET traffic was e‐mail. ARPANET was decommissioned in 1990, and the National October 29, 1969 INTERNET CREATED: 45th ANNIVERSARY INTERNET CREATED Science Foundation's NSFnet took over the role of backbone of the Internet.

Every year approximately 4 million cats enter shelters‐‐and 1‐2 million are euthanized. Often cats are overlooked and underappreciated because they don't usually have jobs like dogs. Yet cats still lower blood pressure, offer unconditional love and companionship and alert their owners of danger. Cats have so many purr‐sonalities and there is so much to love about them! On National Cat Day, please visit a local shelter and offer love and life by adopting a cat. The goal of this day is to facilitate the adoption of 10,000 shelter cats nationwide. Even if you can't adopt a cat, offer to clean a cage or sit October 29, 2014 NATIONAL CAT DAY NATIONAL CAT DAY and play with a cat for a while. Who knows? You may just fall in love! Annually, Oct 29.

Former astronaut and senator John Glenn became the oldest man in space when he traveled on the space shuttle Discovery at the age of 77. In 1962 on Friendship 7 Glenn had been the first American October 29, 1998 SPACE MILESTONE: OLDEST MAN IN SPACE: f8DISCOVERYf7 (US) SPACE MILE DISC to orbit Earth. See also: "Space Milestone: Friendship 7" (Feb 20).

Prices on the New York Stock Exchange plummeted and virtually collapsed four days after President Herbert Hoover had declared, "The fundamental business of the country .nbs.nbs. is on a sound and prosperous basis." More than 16 million shares were dumped, and billions of dollars were lost. The boom was over, and the nation faced nearly a decade of depression. Some analysts had warned that the buying spree, with prices 15 to 150 times above earnings, had to stop at some point. Frightened investors ordered their brokers to sell at whatever price. The resulting Great Depression, which lasted until about 1939, involved North America, Europe and other industrialized countries. In 1932 October 29, 1929 STOCK MARKET CRASH OF 1929: 85th ANNIVERSARY STOCK MA CR one out of four US workers was unemployed.

The superstorm‐‐almost 900 miles in diameter at landfall in the US‐‐hit Atlantic City, NJ, on the evening of Oct 29, 2012, and wreaked havoc across the northeastern US. As a category 1 hurricane beginning on Oct 24, Sandy had swept through the Caribbean (causing 60 deaths in Haiti). By landfall on Oct 29, it was an extratropical cyclone. The loss in life in the US was more than 125 people; the damages were estimated at almost $50 billion. More than 8 million people were left without power. October 29, 2012 SUPERSTORM SANDY SLAMS INTO US: ANNIVERSARY SUPERSTORM SANDY The storm affected the Mid‐Atlantic states as well, causing three inches of snowfall in that region. October 29, 2014 TURKEY: REPUBLIC DAY TURKEY REP Anniversary of the founding of the republic in 1923. Second president of the US (term of office: Mar 4, 1797‐Mar 3, 1801). Adams had been George Washington's vice president and was the father of John Quincy Adams (sixth president of the US). Born at Braintree, MA, he once wrote in a letter to his wife, Abigail: "I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy." Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day, July 4, 1826. Adams died at Quincy, MA. See also: "Adams, John, and Oct 30, 1735 ADAMS, JOHN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ADAMS JOHN BI Jefferson, Thomas: Death Anniversary" (July 4). Charles Atlas (former 97‐pound weakling), whose original name was Angelo Siciliano, was born at Acri, Calabria, Italy. A bodybuilder and physical culturist, he created a popular mail‐order bodybuilding course. The legendary sand‐kicking episode used later in advertising for his course occurred at Coney Island, NY, when a lifeguard kicked sand in Atlas's face and stole his girlfriend. Three generations of comic book fans read his advertisements. He died Dec 24, 1972, at Long Beach, Oct 30, 1893 ATLAS, CHARLES: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY ATLAS CHARLES BIRTH NY.

In recognition of the development of the first well‐known checklist, following the crash of a B‐17 Flying Fortress prototype caused by pilot error on this date in 1935. Use checklists to help avoid October 30, 2014 CHECKLISTS DAY CHECKLITS DAY tragedy and disappointment and take advantage of opportunities.

After a rousing success, the Columbian Exposition at Chicago, IL, held "American Cities Day" Oct 28, and Chicago mayor Carter Harrison gave a speech before the visiting mayors. After he arrived home, Harrison was shot and killed by Patrick Eugene Prendergast. Instead of the elaborate ceremony that had been planned to close the exposition on Oct 30, a single speech was given and the flags were Oct 30, 1893 CLOSING OF COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION: ANNIVERSARY CLOSING OF COLUMBIAN lowered to half‐mast. A day to remind people of all the benefits of creating their own unique funerals or memorial October 30, 2014 CREATE A GREAT FUNERAL DAY CREATE A GREAT FUN services, regardless of age or state of health.

Formerly a "Mischief Night" on the evening before Halloween and an occasion for harmless pranks, chiefly observed by children. However, in some areas of the US, the destruction of property and endangering of lives has led to the imposition of dusk‐to‐dawn curfews during the last two or three days in October. Not to be confused with "Trick or Treat," or "Beggar's Night," usually observed on October 30, 2014 DEVIL'S NIGHT DEVILS NIGHT Halloween. See also: "Hallowe'en" (Oct 31).

American admiral and fleet commander who played a leading role in the defeat of the Japanese in the Pacific naval battles of WWII, William Halsey was born at Elizabeth, NJ. In April 1942, aircraft carriers under his command ferried Jimmy Doolittle's B‐25s to within several hundred miles of Japan's coast. From that location the aircraft were launched from the decks of the carriers for a raid on Tokyo. In October 1942, as commander of all the South Pacific area, Halsey led naval forces in the defeat of Japan at Guadalcanal, and in November 1943 he directed the capture of Bougainville, both in the Solomon Islands. He supported the landings in the Philippines in June 1944. In the great naval battle of Leyte Gulf (Oct 23‐26, 1944), he assisted in an overwhelming defeat of the Japanese. On Sept 2, 1945, Japan's final instrument of surrender was signed in Tokyo Bay aboard Halsey's flagship, Oct 30, 1882 HALSEY, WILLIAM "BULL" FREDERICK: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY HALSEY the USS Missouri. Halsey died at Fishers Island, NY, Aug 16, 1959. Who knows what evil lurks in the refrigerators of men and women? It's time to be afraid, very afraid. Gather friends, open the refrigerator door and venture into the realm of the lower shelf, rear. That "thing" inside that container is much more horrifying than any haunted hayride. Annually, Oct 30. October 30, 2014 HAUNTED REFRIGERATOR NIGHT HAUNTED REFRIGERATOR (c2006 by WH.)

Born at Thumeries, France, film director Louis Malle was known for his experimental approach to filmmaking and his investigation of controversial topics. La Souffle au Coeur (1971), Lacombe, Lucien (1974) and Pretty Baby (1978), for instance, dealt with the issues of incest, the collaboration of France with its Nazi occupiers and child prostitution, respectively. Of all his films, Malle wished most October 30, 1932 MALLE, LOUIS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY MALLE LOUIS to be remembered for Au Revoir, Les Enfants (1987). Died Nov 23, 1995, at Beverly Hills, CA. October 30, 2014 MOON PHASE: FIRST QUARTER MOON P FI Moon enters First Quarter phase at 10:48 PM, EDT. Emily Post was born at Baltimore, MD. Published in 1922, her book Etiquette: The Blue Book of Social Usage instantly became the American bible of manners and social behavior and established Post as a household name in matters of etiquette. It was in its 10th edition at the time of her death Sept 25, 1960, at New York, NY. Etiquette inspired a great many letters asking Post for advice on manners in specific situations. She used these letters as the basis for her radio show and her Oct 30, 1872 POST, EMILY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY POST EM syndicated newspaper column, which eventually appeared in more than 200 papers.

Modernist poet, editor and critic, born at Hailey, ID. His success as a poet began in 1909 with the publication of Personae. In 1912 Pound initiated the Imagist movement; he edited its first anthology in 1914 and collaborated with James Joyce and T.S. Eliot. He moved to Italy in 1924. As a result of his pro‐Fascist radio broadcasts from Italy, Pound was indicted for treason July 26, 1943, and arrested near Genoa by the US Army. He was confined to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Washington, DC, from 1946 to 1958. Considered mentally unable to stand trial, he was never tried for treason. Pound died at Oct 30, 1885 POUND, EZRA LOOMIS: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY POUND EZRA LOOMIS Venice, Italy, Nov 1, 1972. Dramatist, born at Dublin, Ireland. Died at London, England, July 7, 1816. Sheridan is said to have extended the following invitation to a young lady: "Won't you come into the garden? I would like my Oct 30, 1751 SHERIDAN, RICHARD BRINSLEY: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SHERID roses to see you."

English by background, but born at Paris, France, Sisley was one of the foremost landscape painters of the Impressionists. Preferring to work in the open air rather than in a studio, he completed over 900 landscapes. Never successful in his lifetime, Sisley's most well‐known works, such as Sands Heaps and The Bridge at Moret‐sur‐Loing, demonstrate his mastery of the subtle interplay of light, Oct 30, 1839 SISLEY, ALFRED: 175th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY SISLEY color and brushstroke to evoke atmosphere. He died near Fontainbleau, Jan 29, 1899.

As part of a series of radio dramas based on famous novels, Orson Welles with the Mercury Players produced H.G. Wells's War of the Worlds. Near panic resulted when listeners believed the simulated October 30, 1938 WAR OF THE WORLDS: BROADCAST ANNIVERSARY WAR OF TH news bulletins, which described a Martian invasion of New Jersey, to be real. New Orleans, LA. A Caribbean festival held every first weekend of November, featuring food, Oct 31‐Nov 2 BAYOU BACCHANAL BAYOU BACCHANAL steelpan music and a masquarading parade. San Jose, CA. The Books for Treats cause gives gently read children's books at Halloween instead of candy. "Feed kids' minds, not their cavities. Give brain candy." Supported by the city of San Jose and October 31, 2014 BOOKS FOR TREATS DAY BOOKS FOR TREATS DAY numerous community institutions.

Car Talk, the irreverent talk show that diagnoses auto ills, premiered nationally on National Public Radio on this date. Hosted by brothers Ray and Tom Magliozzi (also known as "Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers"), "Car Talk" originally debuted in Boston, MA, in 1977. Almost 4.4 million listeners tune in to the Peabody Award‐winning show on 588 NPR stations. In 2012, the brothers announced October 31, 1987 CAR TALK NATIONAL RADIO PREMIERE: ANNIVERSARY CAR TALK NATIONAL RA their retirement from the show, which would continue with re‐airings of "best‐of" moments.

Chinese soldier and statesman, born at Chekiang, China. Educated at the Wampoa Military Academy, Chiang led the KMT (nationalist) forces in the struggle against the Communist army led by Mao Tse‐ Oct 31, 1887 CHIANG KAI‐SHEK: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CHIANG tung and eventually had to flee mainland China. He died at Taipei, Taiwan, Apr 5, 1975. Earl Lloyd became the first black ever to play in an NBA game when he took the floor for the Washington Capitols at Rochester, NY. Lloyd was actually one of three blacks to become NBA players in the 1950 season, the others being Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, who was signed by the New York Knicks, and Chuck Cooper, who was drafted by the Boston Celtics (and debuted the night after October 31, 1950 FIRST BLACK PLAYS IN NBA GAME: ANNIVERSARY FIRST BLA PL Lloyd). This holiday honors and celebrates the "mother" and "father" of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley and Boris Karloff. Every year a different venue is used to celebrate this occasion. In years past it has included a torch‐lighting ceremony, a film festival and the awarding of THE FRANKY. Annually, the October 31, 2014 FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY last Friday in October.

An ancient celebration combining Druid autumn festival and Christian customs. Hallowe'en (All Hallows' Eve) is the beginning of Hallowtide, a season that embraces the Feast of All Saints (Nov 1) and the Feast of All Souls (Nov 2). The observance, dating from the sixth or seventh century, has long been associated with thoughts of the dead, spirits, witches, ghosts and devils. In fact, the ancient Celtic Feast of Samhain, the festival that marked the beginning of winter and of the New Year, was October 31, 2014 HALLOWE'EN or ALL HALLOWS' EVE HALLOW OR observed Nov 1. See also: "Trick or Treat or Beggar's Night" (Oct 31). Harry Houdini (whose real name was Ehrich Weisz), magician, illusionist and escape artist, died at Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI, of peritonitis following an Oct 19 blow to the abdomen. Houdini's death anniversary, on Halloween, is occasion for meetings of magicians. See also: "Houdini, Harry: Birth October 31, 1926 HOUDINI, HARRY: DEATH ANNIVERSARY HOUDIN D Anniversary" (Mar 24).

One of England's greatest poets, born at London, England. Keats wrote to Fanny Brawne (in 1820): "If I should die .nbs.nbs. I have left no immortal work behind me‐‐nothing to make my friends proud of my memory‐‐but I have loved the principle of beauty in all things, and if I had had time I would Oct 31, 1795 KEATS, JOHN: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY KEATS JOHN BIRTH have made myself remembered." Died at the age of 25 at Rome, Italy, Feb 23, 1821. American actor, born Eugene Maurice Orowitz, at Forest Hills, NY. He is best known for his roles in the television series "Bonanza" (1959‐73), "Little House on the Prairie" (1974‐83) and "Highway to October 31, 1936 LANDON, MICHAEL: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LANDON M B Heaven" (1984‐89). He died July 1, 1991, at Malibu, CA. Founded Girl Scouts of the USA Mar 12, 1912, at Savannah, GA. Born at Savannah, Low died there Oct 31, 1860 LOW, JULIETTE GORDON: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY LOW JU Jan 17, 1927. October 31, 2014 MAGIC DAY MAGIC DAY Traditionally observed on the anniversary of the death of Harry Houdini in 1926. The Mount Rushmore National Memorial was completed after 14 years of work. First suggested by Jonah Robinson of the South Dakota State Historical Society, the memorial was dedicated in 1925, and work began in 1927. The memorial contains sculptures of the heads of four US presidents‐‐ George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. The 60‐foot‐tall sculptures represent, respectively, the nation's founding, political philosophy, preservation and October 31, 1941 MOUNT RUSHMORE COMPLETION: ANNIVERSARY MOUNT RUS C expansion and conservation. Celebrated in tandem with Halloween, National Knock‐Knock Day answers the age‐old question "Who's there?" A day for kids of all ages to try out their best knock‐knock jokes (Knock Knock/Who's there?/Weirdo/Weirdo who?/Weirdo you keep all your Halloween candy? I'm starving!). For a list of Halloween Knock‐Knock Jokes, contact children's joke book authors Matt Rissinger and Philip Yates. October 31, 2014 NATIONAL KNOCK‐KNOCK DAY NATIONAL KNOCK KNOCK Annually, Oct 31.

October 31, 2014 procNATIONAL UNICEF DAY NATIONAL UNI Presidential Proclamation 3817, of Oct 27, 1967, covers all succeeding years. Annually, Oct 31. Oct 31, 1864 NEVADA: ADMISSION DAY: 150th ANNIVERSARY NEVADA AD Became 36th state in 1864. Observed as a holiday in Nevada. The state of Nevada, which joined the Union on Oct 31, 1864, concludes its yearlong sesquicentennial celebrations today. Events kicked off Oct 31, 2013, as Nevadans shared their history, culture and future with each other and with people all over the world with both "Legacy Projects" and "Signature Events". The "Battle Born" state now begins its next chapter. For listings of statewide events and observances for the sesquicentennial, contact the Nevada 150 office in Reno, October 31, 2014 NEVADA DAY CELEBRATION NEVADA DAY CELEBRATI NV, and see the website at www.nevada150.org. Oct 31‐Nov 2 NEVADAPEX COIN AND STAMP EXPO NEVADAPEX River Palms Casino, Laughlin, NV. Signer of the Declaration of Independence and governor of Maryland. Born near Abingdon, MD, he Oct 31, 1740 PACA, WILLIAM: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PACA WILL died Oct 13, 1799, at Talbot County, MD. Anniversary of the day on which Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of Wittenberg's Palace church, denouncing the selling of papal indulgences‐‐the beginning of the Reformation in Germany. Observed by many Protestant churches on Reformation Sunday, on this day if it is a Oct 31, 1517 REFORMATION DAY: ANNIVERSARY REFORM DA Sunday or on the Sunday before Oct 31.

(Also called November Eve, Hallowmas, Hallowe'en, All Hallows' Eve, Feast of Souls, Feast of the Dead, Feast of Apples and Calan Gaeaf.) One of the "Greater Sabbats" during the Wiccan year, Samhain, or "Summer's end," marks the death of the Sun‐God, who then awaits his rebirth from the Mother Goddess at Yule (Dec 21 in 2014). In the Celtic tradition, the feast of Samhain was also October 31, 2014 SAMHAIN SAMHAIN celebrated as New Year's Eve, as their new year began on Nov 1. Annually, Oct 31. German historian, born at Schleiden in 1506. His Famous Chronicle of Oure Time, called Sleidanes Comentaires, was first translated into English in 1560. The translator spoke thus to the book: "Go forth my painful Boke, Thou art no longer mine. Eche man may on thee loke, The Shame or praise is Oct 31, 1556 SLEIDANUS, JOHANNES: DEATH ANNIVERSARY SLEIDA thine." He died at Strasbourg. National holiday to honor the memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai‐shek, the first constitutional October 31, 2014 TAIWAN: CHIANG KAI‐SHEK DAY TAIWAN CHI president of the Republic of China, born Oct 31, 1887. A popular custom on Hallowe'en, in which children wearing costumes visit neighbors' homes, calling out "Trick or treat" and "begging" for candies or gifts to place in their beggars' bags. In recent years there has been increased participation by adults, often parading in elaborate or outrageous October 31, 2014 TRICK OR TREAT or BEGGAR'S NIGHT TRICK costumes and also requesting candy. Married when she was 13, Ethel Waters began her singing career at the urging of friends. At age 17 she was singing at Baltimore, MD, billing herself as Sweet Mama Stringbean. Her career took her to New York, where she divided her work among the stage, nightclubs and films. She made her Broadway debut in 1927 in the revue Africana, and her other stage credits include Blackbirds and Thousands Cheer. Her memorable stage roles in Cabin in the Sky and A Member of the Wedding (for which she won the Drama Critics Award) were re‐created for film. Born at Chester, PA, she died Sept Oct 31, 1896 WATERS, ETHEL: BIRTH ANNIVERSARY WATERS ETH 9, 1977, at Chatsworth, GA. Bridgeville, DE. 29th annual. "We're Gonna Hurl!" Adult and youth teams vie for the distinction of throwing an 8‐ to 10‐pound pumpkin the farthest. The different classes include catapult, trebuchet, human power and theatrical, among others. Orange attire welcomed. Annually, the full weekend Oct 31‐ Nov 2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PUNKIN CHUNKIN WORLD CHAMPION P that includes the first Saturday in November.