OCTOBER 15, 2023 | NATIONAL GROUCH DAY | NATIONAL I LOVE LUCY DAY | NATIONAL SHAWARMA DAY | NATIONAL AESTHETICIAN DAY | NATIONAL CHEESE CURD DAY | NATIONAL PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS REMEMBRANCE DAY | WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY | GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY | NATIONAL LATINO AIDS AWARENESS DAY
National Grouch Day on October 15th sends out notices to all the grouches of the world to be their truest grouch. If you are a grouch, today is your special day. According to Sesame Street Magazine, the day celebrates all grouches and their way of life. Read more...
On October 15th, National I Love Lucy Day celebrates one of television’s all-time greatest shows; I Love Lucy. Read more...
National Shawarma Day on October 15th celebrates the Middle Eastern rotisserie method of cooking meats such as lamb, chicken, and beef and the dishes it makes. Not only does shawarma bring mouth-watering flavour, but it also can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Read more...
On October 15th, we shine the spotlight on the skincare professionals who keep us looking our best. It's National Aesthetician Day! Read more...
On October 15th, National Cheese Curd Day celebrates the velvety goodness of cheese curds. Read more...
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on October 15th offers a day of remembrance to parents, family, and friends for pregnancy loss and infant death. Read more...
National White Cane Safety Day on October 15th annually celebrates the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. The day marks the importance of recognizing the white cane. The white cane is not only a tool. It also represents the independence of those who are blind worldwide. Read more...
Global Handwashing Day is observed every year on October 15th. The day reminds people around the world to wash their hands with soap. Read more...
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day on October 15th encourages prevention, testing, and open dialogue concerning HIV and AIDS. Read more...
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October 15th Celebrated History
1860
Looking out for candidate Abraham Lincoln, eleven-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to him and encouraged him to grow out his whiskers. She wrote: "I have got 4 brother's and part of them will vote for you any way and if you will let your whiskers grow I will try and get the rest of them to vote for you you would look a great deal better for your face is so thin. All the ladies like whiskers and they would tease their husband's to vote for you and then you would be President." Not only did the candidate grow a beard, but he also responded to the insightful supporter.
1895
Henry D. Perky receives a patent for a method of preparing bread that describes how to make Shredded Wheat. Patent No. 548,086 describes the use of rollers and presses to bake a biscuit that maintains the bran and berry of wheat without over-processing.
1928
The Graf Zeppelin completes the first commercial passenger flight by an airship when it lands at Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States. Four days prior, the ship departed Friedrichshafen, Germany.
1937
French chef Marcel Boulestin debuts the television show Dish of the Month. He's the first regularly broadcast television chef in history. In the first episode, Boulestin demonstrates how to make a kebab.
1940
Charlie Chaplin releases the film The Great Dictator starring himself.
1951
The television sitcom I Love Lucy premieres starring Lucille Ball and Dezi Arnez.
1952
Children's author E.B. White publishes Charlotte's Web about a relationship between a spider and a pig.
1967
Located on Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia, the statue is part of the monument called "Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad." It's the world's tallest statue of a woman, towering 279 feet from sword tip to base. Sculpted by Yevgeny Vuchetich, the statue overlooks the memorial complex commemorating one of the bloodiest battles in history.
October 15th Celebrated Birthdays
Isabella Bird - 1831
The world traveler was the first woman elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. She helped establish two hospitals; the Henrietta Bird Hospital in Amristar and the John Bishop Memorial Hospital in Srinigar.
Marion Donovan - 1917
Following her invention of a waterproof diaper cover, Donovan developed the first disposable diaper.
Mario Puzo - 1920
The author and screenwriter is best known for the novel and film The Godfather.
Lee Iacocca - 1924
Following a 32-year career with Ford Motor Company, Iacocca joined the Chrysler Corporation. His notable accomplishments include bringing the iconic sports car, the Mustang, to market for Ford and bringing Chrysler to profitability.
Jeannette Charles - 1927
Since 1974, Charles has portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in films and television.
Penny Marshall - 1943
The actress, director and producer rose to fame in the role of Laverne DeFazio in the television sitcom Laverne and Shirley. Some of her best-known films included A League of Their Own, Renaissance Man and Riding in Cars with Boys.
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