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October 28,1886 Statue of Liberty was Dedicated
The Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States, is dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland. Originally known as “Liberty Enlightening the World,” the statue was proposed by the...
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, inside a Manhattan brownstone on East 20th Street. On the anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth, learn 10 surprising facts about America's twenty-sixth president. 1. His mother and his first wife died on...
Candy Alternatives for Halloween Trick or Treating
Break from Halloween candy tradition with a trip to your local school supply store. School supplies? Sure. But think less wide-ruled paper and more in the realm of orange and black. Halloween-themed pencils, stickers, coloring books and crayons or markers...
8 Things About Daylight Saving Time
Turn clocks back 1 hour on November 6 1. It’s “daylight saving time,†not “daylight savings time.†Many people render the term’s second word in its...
Halloween Guidelines
Halloween is approaching. This holiday is a lot of fun for kids, but it can also be risky, especially for your child’s braces. If you have kids with braces, take a look at the following tips from the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) on how to...
National Nut Day – October 22
National Nut Day is observed annually on October 22. This day is NOT about the neighbor that lives down the street or the crazy friend; it is a food holiday that celebrates a healthy and nutritious snack. Nuts are a highly prized food and energy source and...
NATIONAL PASTA DAY – October 17
October is National Pasta Month and October 17 annually celebrates National Pasta Day. Pasta lovers celebrate! Pasta is a type of noodle of traditional Italian cuisine, with the first reference dating to 1154 in Sicily and first attested in English in...
Happy 241st Birthday to the Navy – October 16
On October 13, 1775, the United States Navy was established. The day is celebrated as the birthdate of the American navy. Naval Celebration The day is mainly celebrated by personnel, veterans, or other people related to the navy. Usually, it is marked with...
World Food Day – October 16 – Food for Thought
World Food Day is a day of action against hunger. On October 16, people around the world come together to declare their commitment to eradicate hunger in our lifetime. Because when it comes to hunger, the only acceptable number in the world is zero. World...
October 29 is National Cat Day
Today is National Cat Day! “What greater gift than the love of a cat?” Charles Dickens once mused. Cats are one of the most beloved human companions of all time. They were first domesticated in the Middle East’s Fertile Crescent as early as 12,000 years...