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Post by pennmom on Oct 16, 2021 14:57:50 GMT
National Fetch Day – October 16, 2021~U.S.
Grab your dog and the nearest Chuckit! toy because October 16 is National Fetch Day, a chance to get out in the yard, get some exercise, and build some memories. Fetch may be one of the oldest bonding activities between dogs and their humans but Chuckit!,the creators of National Fetch Day, have improved the experience for everyone involved.
This year, Chuckit! is bringing the celebration across the country in partnership with Chuckit!’s favorite restaurant and dog-friendly pub partners – all rocking it and outfitted with Chuckit! FetchPacks stuffed with great Chuckit! gear and a few other surprises for your little fetch buddy. Go support your local pub and pet – It’s the perfect way to fuel up before heading outside to play fetch with your dog!
To learn more about how you can take part in Chuckit!’s National Fetch Day activities, visit the National Fetch Day website.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL FETCH DAY Fetch may be a game played between a dog and his human, but it has its roots tens of thousands of years ago and the game being played was survival. Recent science indicates that the first dogs were domesticated by humans sometime between 18,000 and 32,000 years ago. Their wolf ancestors slowly progressed from hunting competitors into hunting partners leading to their general domestication as pets over the millennia.
This is where fetch comes in. As a hunting partner, dogs played several different roles, one of which being to retrieve food — think the bloodhound from Duck Hunt but without the snarky laughter. The breeds that were best at this critical component were the ones that were more likely to stick around becoming the fetch lovers we love today. Eventually, the need to fetch food was replaced by far less survivalistic endeavors (ya know, like snuggling and taking up the whole bed). And so the process of fetch became the game of fetch, only this time with a greater bonding component.
So why do dogs play fetch? Turns out, they are chemically and psychologically disposed to the game. Playing fetch feels good to them. The exercise creates a sort of “runner’s high” that triggers the reward regions in their brains. That tickling of the reward regions becomes self-reinforcing. Dogs who feel good playing fetch play fetch more.
There is also the bonding component. Dogs are notoriously loyal animals and the bond created between a dog and his human playing fetch has a significant impact on that relationship. It provides much-needed exercise for the dog (and who are we kidding, the human too), and reinforces the relationship chemically and psychologically. Dogs love fetch. They play fetch with their humans. Dogs love their humans. What lovely math, eh?
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World Food Day – October 16, 2021~World
Where would we be without food? We certainly wouldn’t be at Starbucks, grocery stores or restaurants. We wouldn’t, in fact, be anywhere for very long, because we need food to live. Food is seen as a basic human right, and yet one in nine people globally experience chronic hunger. As far back as 1945 the United Nations recognized food as not a privilege, but a right, and that’s why they created World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, in 1979. It’s a day of observance to draw attention to the plight of the hungry. So, today, join us in eradicating hunger.
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Sweetest Day – October 16, 2021~U.S.
To put it simply, Sweetest Day every October 16, is a day to be sweet by sharing a kind thought, a small gift or a gesture of kindness. It’s a day to give a card with a sweet message to someone you appreciate. Little gifts of candy and other sweets are shared, as well.
WHEN IS SWEETEST DAY 2021? Sweetest Day is always observed on the third Saturday of October, meaning this year will be celebrated on October 16
HISTORY OF SWEETEST DAY Sweetest Day hails from all the way back in 1922 when a dozen of Cleveland’s candy companies banded together to make the day a little sweeter for some of the city’s most vulnerable people. they distributed more than 20,000 boxes of candy to “newsboys, orphans, old folks, and the poor.”
The idea caught on with movie celebrities during the early days of the talkies. Starlets like Theda Bara, who was known as a “bad girl” of film, was often seen distributing candy to people attending movies or plays as well as giving treats to patients in hospitals.
Eventually, the idea of Sweetest Day as a vehicle for promoting smiles and good vibes took solid root in the country’s mid-section. Areas like Michigan, Indiana and Ohio really fused the meaning of the day with good, old-fashioned mid-western values like honesty and caring for your neighbors.
Sweetest Day is now almost synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Folks give flowers, small gifts, love trinkets and, of course, candy to those they care about most. But Sweetest Day, also has that added emphasis on helping those in need with material gifts as well as giving moral support to those who may not have the easiest lives. Every little bit helps and it’s something to remember on one of our Sweetest Days.
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National Liqueur Day – October 16, 2021~U.S.
Liqueurs are basically alcoholic beverages made from distilled spirits — with lots of added flavors. Some call them cordials, while others call them schnapps. They all add up to different varieties of liqueurs. Maraschino, Orange, Coffee, Sweet, or Sour — it doesn’t matter the flavor to be celebrated. Grab your liqueur of choice and toast a friend on October 16 as we celebrate National Liqueur Day!
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World Spine Day – October 16, 2021~International
Back pain is up there with some of the leading causes of disability all over the world and on October 16, thousands of people around the world celebrate and educate others about back and neck health on World Spine Day. Who here has never experienced some variant of back pain? From the crack your back makes when you do some heavy lifting to neck pains when you sleep the wrong way; almost everyone on the planet understands the troubles of back pain. When your spine hurts, it seems as if everything hurts. World Spine Day is a day to spread the word about spine conditions, educate people or get educated on how to avoid or treat them, and get inspired to take better care of your general back and neck health.
HISTORY OF WORLD SPINE DAY World Spine Day was initiated in 2008 by the World Federation of Chiropractic. For years, the WFC has coordinated World Spine Day together with other concerned organizations around the world to raise awareness of back pain and other spinal issues.
About 1 billion people worldwide suffer from back pain, spinal pain, and related disabilities across different age groups, genders, and races. For context, there are about 7.6 billion people on Earth. Back pain is the single biggest cause of disability on the planet and one in four adults are estimated to suffer back pain during their lives. With such eye-opening statistics, it is no wonder World Spine Day is so necessary.
Every year, a creative punny theme is selected to focus the discussions and events of the day. The theme of the first World Spine Day celebration in 2012 was “Straighten Up and Move.” In 2017, the World Federation of Chiropractic chose “Your Back in Action” as the theme of the year’s events. In 2018, it was “Love Your Spine.” In 2019, the theme was “Get Spine Active.” In 2020, it was “Back on Track.”
World Spine Day aims to raise awareness about spinal health and spine disorders among all involved stakeholders, provide a forum for ongoing discussion about the burden of spinal disorders, and promote an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to easing the burden of spinal disorders. This is especially important because millions of people around the world often have little awareness of or access to conventional healthcare resources to help them take care of spinal pain and disability.
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National Feral Cat Day – October 16, 2021~U.S.
WHAT IS NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY?
October 16 is National Feral Cat Day, so start practicing your alley cat strut and get your feline friends together. This is a day to celebrate cats of all stripes, no matter where they call home. Feral cats have been stigmatized the world over, but thanks to this holiday, we can change how we see these lovable nomads.
NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY RELATED HOLIDAYS
Happy Mew Year for Cats Day January 2 is Happy Mew Year for Cats Day! We know you spoil your cats every day, but use this day as an excuse to give your kitty friend an extra pile of catnip. Don’t have a cat? Go down to the shelter and adopt one of your own! This is a day to spread love to all of the cats in your life, and the ones who are yet to join.
National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day “Meow? “Merrp.” If this is what a conversation with your cat looks like, then you’re ready for National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day on January 22. Cats love to ask us questions like “Why is there no food in my bowl?” and “Why aren’t you petting me and not petting me at the same time?” Take a moment to indulge in your kitty’s specific queries as best as you can.
International Cat Day Hey cat lovers, August 8 is International Cat Day! This day was created back in 2002 by The International Fund for Animal Welfare in order to raise awareness about cats and proper ways to help and protect them. Celebrate this day by volunteering at an animal shelter, donating to a cat charity, or even visiting a cat cafe!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY The expansion of cats throughout the world is thought to have originated in Egypt. Traders and monks brought them to Europe and Asia to help control rat populations. Eventually, Roman armies brought them to Britain, and ever since cats continued to be introduced to new countries via sailors or settlers.
Though not traditionally considered pack animals, feral cats sometimes live in groups called colonies. These colonies don’t have an official system of dominance, but they have been observed to display different methods of hierarchies such as despotic, linear, and relative. There are also managed colonies, in which a human provides food, water, shelter, and health care for the cats.
Human leaders of cat colonies might also find potential foster homes, implement trap-neuter-return initiatives, and socialize the cats to get them ready for adoption. However, roughly half of the 146 million cats in the United States are feral or unowned. Considering nearly 70,000 kittens and puppies are born every day, there will never actually be enough homes to take in the number of feral cats. Though these apex predators are extremely adorable, they are actually considered harmful to the environment. In fact, conservation biologist say they are one of the worst invasive species on the planet. Which is why managed colonies implementing trap-and-neuter initiatives are so important, as they take on multiple cats at once: helping control the feral population as best as they can while keeping our furry neighbors healthy.
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Bridge Day – October 16, 2021~U.S.
If you’re an adventure lover, extreme sports addict, or an adrenaline junkie, you will love Bridge Day, the third Saturday of October every year — falling on October 16 this year. Despite what the name implies, Bridge Day isn’t a day to celebrate the architectural beauty of bridges all around the world. Bridge Day is a festival held in Fayetteville, West Virginia in the United States where thousands of adventure lovers either watch or take part in various extreme sports that largely involve jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge. About 100,000 people arrive at Fayette County on the third weekend in October every year to take part in the Bridge Day Festivities. The New River Gorge Bridge Day Commission organizes the event and closes the bridge to automobiles for the event.
HISTORY OF BRIDGE DAY In June 1974, construction began on the New River Gorge Bridge and three years later, on October 22, 1977, the bridge was opened to the general public. The bridge was the world’s longest single-span arch bridge for 26 years and is now the fifth-longest. Because of the bridge’s whopping 876 feet height, it was a natural attraction for daredevils around the world. The initial person to jump off the bridge was Cowen’s Burton Ervin, a coal-mine foreman who jumped off the bridge on August 1, 1979, using a conventional parachute.
The first Bridge Day was held on the New River Gorge Bridge in 1980 with an attendance of roughly 40,000 people. Bridge Day has been held on the third Saturday of October every year apart from in 2001 after the tragic bombings of September 11 and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic respectively.
The events of the day revolve around daredevil BASE jumps, rappels, and white-water rafting, among many others. BASE is an acronym that stands for the different places BASE jumps can be made from – buildings, antennae (radio masts), spans (bridges), and Earth (cliffs).
Bungee jumping was a major event on Bridge Day, with the first confirmed Bridge Day bungee jumper being Skip Stanley, popularly known as the Blue Bandit, who jumped off the bridge during the 1985 Bridge Day. However, bungee jumping is no longer a part of the Bridge Day festivities. It was banned in 1994 because of the length of time it took to reel bungee jumpers back up.
Bridge Day has been a part of many world records. In 1992, Chris Allum, a New Zealander, set the record for the world’s longest bungee jump from a fixed structure during the 1992 Bridge Day activities. A year later, he also set the world record for most people in a single bungee jump when he and six others did a bungee jump off the bridge in a large basket.
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National Boss's Day – October 16, 2021~U.S.
October 16 is National Boss’s Day, a chance to celebrate the people who keep us gainfully employed! “Boss” has been used as slang to describe something cool or excellent, so if you are blessed with a great boss, you could call ‘em a boss boss. Whatever you call them, do a little something for the boss in your life.
WHEN IS NATIONAL BOSS'S DAY 2021? National Boss Day is celebrated on October 16 ever year, although some choose to observe it on the nearest working day if October 16 falls on a weekend.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BOSS'S DAY In 1958, Patricia Bays Haroski registered National Boss’s Days as a holiday with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in honor of her father, who was also her employer. She created the holiday to improve office relationships between supervisors and their employees as well as raise cognizance to all the hard work boss’s put into their jobs. She felt as if younger employees didn’t appreciate their bosses enough, and knowing first hand what her father went through to make a company run smooth, set out to change that viewpoint. However, it wasn’t until Illinois Governor Otto Kerner supported Haroski’s registration four years later, that the day officially became a national holiday.
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Post by pennmom on Oct 16, 2021 15:16:35 GMT
Dictionary Day – October 16, 2021~U.S.
Dictionary Day on October 16 celebrates the birth of Noah Webster, an American writer who was born in 1758. Webster is best-known for publishing the first dictionary in 1806, which he continued to compile and expand for the next 27 years. When his dictionary was published in 1828, it was a formidable resource packed with useful words and spelling updates. Webster was a true pioneer for creating the reference book we use so ubiquitously, so we’re celebrating him today!
HISTORY OF DICTIONARY DAY The man who would someday become the father of the dictionary as we know it today, Noah Webster, was born on October 16, 1758, in Hartford, Connecticut. His father, a farmer and craftsman, and his mother, who stayed at home, headed a very middle-class and typical colonial . When scholarly young Noah was 16, he set off for Yale — the first college in Connecticut. Since law was too expensive of a career path, Noah chose to go into teaching.
It was in teaching that he first felt compelled to reform the burgeoning American academic system and language. His first textbook was issued in 1783 and covered the grammar of the English language. Due to its blue cover, it came to be known as the “Blue-Backed Speller.” This little blue book became the most popular book in America in the day and age.
Refining teaching English and the education system wasn’t enough for Noah. After marrying Rebecca Greenleaf in 1789, he set about in 1801 to define many of the terms that set apart American English from the way the language was spoken in England. He also moved to Amherst, Massachusetts for the purpose of founding Amherst College, then later moved back to New Haven.
Many of us are familiar with the spelling differences between English and American English words like ‘color.’ Much of that can be credited to Webster, who, in his first edition of the American English dictionary in 1806, took time to correct English spellings to American English ones. Another example: Webster re-spelled ‘musick’ as ‘music.’ Though this bestselling dictionary defined no less than 37,000 words, he was unsatisfied. The next 22 years of his life would be dedicated to editing and adding new words. Eventually, at the old age of 70, Webster published his new dictionary in 1828. The book defined over 65,000 words.
After Webster died in 1843 as an American hero who pioneered the dictionary and supported both the abolition of slavery and universal education, G & C Merriam, Co. purchased the rights to his “An American Dictionary of the English Language”. The Merriam brothers behind the company, George and Charles, continued to refine Webster’s dictionary, eventually giving us the Merriam-Webster dictionary we know today.
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Global Cat Day – October 16, 2021~Global
WHAT IS GLOBAL CAT DAY Global Cat Day, which takes place October 16, reminds us that educating, engaging, and empowering people to defend and protect cats is the right thing to do. They say dogs are man’s best friend. Perhaps, but it’s very likely cats are tied for first place in the informal and unscientific “Best Friend” category.
GLOBAL CAT DAY RELATED HOLIDAYS
National Siamese Cat Day For cat lovers, April 6 is the ‘purrfect’ day. It’s National Siamese Cat Day. This is the day we celebrate these most elegant cats. Siamese cats, also known as “Meezers,” are one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. We love these gorgeous creatures, and we know you do, too.
Respect Your Cat Day Your kitty pal has been there when you were happy — your kitty pal has been there when you were sad. Your kitty has, and always will, be there for you. So, this March 28, acknowledge all the hard work your cat puts into being your loyal companion.
National Cat Health Month We’re giving cats a full 30 days of glory to get their health checked during February — Cat Health Month! Let’s make sure your feline friends have all the care they need.
HISTORY OF GLOBAL CAT DAY Global Cat Day confirms one thing — we have loved our cats since the beginning of time — or close to it. In fact, the Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to harness the glory of the feline. Nearly 4,000 years ago, they domesticated our four-legged friends by keeping them near food stores. (This helped control vermin and other pests.) Cats quickly earned a reputation as great hunters, and later, Egyptians worshipped them as gods. Nothing much has changed since the old days.
An advocacy group known as Alley Cat Allies, along with millions of supporters, will observe Global Cat Day with a commitment to save cats from being killed.
“The Global Cat Day Pledge includes the fundamental principle that all cats have the right to live their lives, and it guides everything we do to protect cats,” says Allies founder and president Becky Robinson. “We stand for humane, non-lethal programs for cats, and those who join us can take action to stop cats from being killed.”
Robinson’s asking everyone who values the lives of cats to sign the Alley Cat Allies’ Global Cat Day Pledge online.
The organization, which promotes humane treatment of all cats, reports that millions of cats and kittens are in life-threatening danger. That’s because felines are killed more than any other animal in shelters across the nation.
Global Cat Day demands that community leaders abolish policies that result in the killing of cats; equip communities with lifesaving, humane policies like Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR); and change any policies that threaten cats’ health and safety.
TNR is the mainstream approach in which cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, ear-tipped and returned to the outdoor homes where they live and thrive. As sound public policy, TNR reduces shelter intake, “euthanasia” and calls to animal services, which saves taxpayer dollars.
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National Mulligan Day – October 17, 2021~U.S.
Everyone deserves a second chance. This October 17, celebrate National Mulligan Day and enjoy the comfort in knowing that if at first you don’t succeed, you’ll get another crack at it. Though often associated with getting a “freebie” after a less than desirable golf shot, National Mulligan Day applies to any undertaking in which you would care for a “do-over.” Mulligans are for those with the determination to fight through the adversity of the mishaps of life. Let’s be honest — we all need a mulligan from time to time.
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World Toy Camera Day – October 17, 2021~International
World Toy Camera Day is celebrated annually around the world on the third Sunday of October, on October 17 this year. Despite the name, toy cameras are functional cameras that can take pictures. Since they are cheap models, they don’t have any controls, but photographers still like to use them as their distortions make for very interesting photos.
HISTORY OF WORLD TOY CAMERA DAY American photographer Becky Ramotowski was inspired by Pinhole Photography Day to create a day that would celebrate the kind of photos a toy camera could take.
She decided that, going forward, the third Sunday of October would be celebrated as World Toy Camera Day, and it caught on. Today, photographers around the world celebrate the blurry, distorted photos taken with toy cameras.
Being inexpensive film cameras that are built with simple lenses, toy cameras don’t have a lot of features, and it’s hard to predict what kind of photos might emerge from a toy camera. But good photographers have been able to use them to take artistic photographs.
There has been a growing interest in the kind of effects that a toy camera produces in photographs since the 1990s. These effects, such as lens flares, light leaks, vignettes, and distortions, all add texture and points of interest to an otherwise flat photograph. While these effects can be applied to digital photographs with filters, the photos taken on toy cameras are still unique.
Even if you aren’t a professional, toy camera photography is a fun way to get used to taking photos and have fun with a camera. The photos always have a nostalgic, vintage effect to them — no filters required.
Becky Ramotowski, the creator of World Toy Camera Day, believes that toy cameras let her have a more spontaneous relationship with the art of photography. They take the pressure off, allowing you to just enjoy pointing your camera and shooting, without thinking too much about the results.
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Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day – October 17, 2021~U.S.
Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day is a national day that is celebrated on the third Sunday of October every year, falling on October 17 this year. Sunday school teachers are not always formally trained teachers; instead, they’re often regular people who decide to dedicate their time to teach kids about their faith.
HISTORY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY In 1993, Gospel Light, a Christian literature publisher, decided to set aside a day to celebrate Sunday school teachers across the country. This is how Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day was born, and today it is celebrated annually in the U.S.
Sunday schools aren’t always formal schools or institutions. In 18th-century England, Sunday schools were set up to offer education to children who were forced to work. Today they are classes offered by the church on Sundays either before or after mass to teach children and sometimes adults about Christianity.
A lot of churches have classrooms attached to the main worship hall that is used for Sunday School. The curriculum is usually pre-designed and there is a formal structure in place for teaching, as well as competitions and other extra-curricular activities associated with the church.
In America, the first Sunday school was set up in 1799 by a man referred to as the Father of the American Industrial Revolution, Samuel Slater, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which spurred on the American Sunday school movement. Later, a philanthropist, Lewis Miller, developed the ‘Akron Plan’ to design the layout of churches to include Sunday schools.
Sunday school teachers are usually volunteers who may or may not be selected by the church. They offer their time willingly to teach children about their faith and values for life. Because of this, Sunday school teachers frequently end up being an active and important part of the lives of their students.
These teachers may have formal training in education, but typically do not. The church may offer some training in catechism so that teachers have some familiarity with the curriculum and how it should be taught to their students. Sunday school teachers are also expected to be people of good character and upstanding members of the community.
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National Pasta Day – October 17, 2021~U.S.
WHAT IS NATIONAL PASTA DAY? National Pasta Day is celebrated every October 17. The folks who created pasta definitely knew what they were doing. Hundreds of years of Italian tradition go into this simple meal. Each October, we devote a special day to this incredible dish. Pasta come in many shapes and sizes but no matter the form, it’s something nearly every American has grown up with.
NATIONAL PASTA DAY RELATED HOLIDAYS
National Spaghetti Day Red sauce with meatballs, or blanketed in bolognese, spaghetti is no doubt one of our favorite pastas. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine and pile on the parmesan cheese while your pasta is still hot! National Spaghetti Day is celebrated annually on January 4.
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day Creamy white sauce that’s delicious with chicken, shrimp, or even plain! Fettuccine Alfredo is a comforting and heart warming dish that is no doubt celebrated by cheesy pasta lovers everywhere. National Fettuccine Alfredo Day is celebrated yearly on February 7.
National Tortellini Day Pillows of pasta stuffed with a tasty filling, National Tortellini Day falls on February 13 every year. The fabled story of the tortellini’s conception involves the Goddess Venus and a peeping tom tavern owner. To read more about the tortellini’s shape, check out our page for National Tortellini Day!
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PASTA DAY Spaghetti, fettuccini, macaroni, and ravioli: pasta is undoubtedly one of our favorite comfort foods. But do we know how the dish became so popular here in the states? Or where it even came from? The origins of pasta are a little difficult to trace, but many researchers support the theory that Marco Polo brought noodles back to Italy upon returning from a trip to China in 1271.
Though this theory supports a tale of discovery and adventure, Marco Polo’s travels are all retold through second hand sources, making the accuracy questionable. However, if Marco Polo did bring pasta back to Italy, he certain wasn’t the first to do so. Pasta was already a popular dish in Italy by the early 13th century. Other historians have traced pasta back to ancient Etruscan civilizations, who would grind cereals and grains before mixing them with water to produce their own pasta-like carbohydrate.
Pasta was brought to America by early Spanish settlers, but wasn’t popular until Thomas Jefferson made a trip to Paris and fell in love with macaroni (which, at the time, referred to any pasta shape). Years later, when a large group of Italian immigrants moved from Italy to America, pasta became a staple and obtainable meal in the United States.
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Wear Something Gaudy Day – October 17, 2021~International
Wear Something Gaudy Day is celebrated on October 17 and we’re ready to pull out all the stops. If you’ve always wanted to show off some of the more bizarre items in your closet, this is the day to do so — whether it’s a chunky, rhinestone-studded belt, a pink velour Juicy Couture tracksuit, or a highlighter-yellow top that only ’90s ravers would approve of.
HISTORY OF WEAR SOMETHING GAUDY DAY Wear Something Gaudy Day first came into existence through the 1970s sitcom “Three’s Company,” which was based on a British TV show called “Man About the House.”
In the show, Larry Dallas, played by Richard Kline, is a used car salesman and flashy womanizer who frequently lies about his identity. True to his character, he proposed Wear Something Gaudy Day as a way to celebrate outlandish fashion.
The holiday didn’t catch on immediately, but over time, Californian natives began celebrating it in their tackiest outfits. Today, Wear Something Gaudy Day is celebrated all over the U.S.
One of the gaudiest trends to come about in modern history was the Y2K fashion of the late ’90s and early 2000s, which was popularized by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, and Regina George in “Mean Girls.” Embellishments, including brightly colored tracksuits, were everywhere. To put it plainly, it was a fantastic time for gaudy fashion.
Another decade synonymous with gaudy fashion was the glam rock era of the 1970s, when singers like KISS and Mötley Crue sported outrageous hairstyles and costumes. In fact, a lot of other 1970s trends can work for your Wear Something Gaudy Day outfit: think crocheted shrink tops, swimwear made of yarn, bell-bottoms paired with platform shoes, short shorts, and striped tube socks, and coordinated leisure suits — there’s no end to the inspiration.
This may not be what Larry Dallas expected when he thought of celebrating gaudy clothes, but we think it’s very poetic!
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Post by pennmom on Oct 17, 2021 14:29:18 GMT
National Edge Day – October 17, 2021~U.S.
The straight edge lifestyle means refraining from alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Would you believe a sub-genre of hardcore punk rockers inspired this movement? It’s true. On October 17, celebrate National Edge Day by resetting your mind and body — and exploring a unique way of life. If you always live the straight edge, this is a great time to encourage your friends to try it with you. Look no further for plenty of ideas and activities to make National Edge Day special.
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Post by pennmom on Oct 17, 2021 14:31:07 GMT
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day – October 17, 2021~U.S.
There are exactly 365 days in a year, yet most of us neglect the condition of our computers. Technology is more advanced than ever, so we have become accustomed to not maintaining them. Thanks to the good folks at the Personal Computer Museum, of Ontario Canada, that has changed. On the third Monday of October, on October 17 this year, people celebrate National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day by doing just that — making sure their desktops are cleaned.
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Post by pennmom on Oct 17, 2021 14:33:27 GMT
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – October 17, 2021~International
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is on October 17 and we want to observe it by considering the ways we can help. Poverty is a real crisis that affects millions of people around the world. This is a day to acknowledge the suffering of people who have to deal with the consequences of poverty — hunger, violence, and homelessness. It is also a day to participate in the global campaign to end poverty.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY On October 17, 1987, more than 100,000 people came together in Paris, France, to honor those who were suffering in the shackles of poverty. The gathering was at the location where the Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948.
On that day, people had also come together for the unveiling of a commemorative stone by Father Joseph Wresinski, a humanitarian. The commemorative stone declared that poverty was a violation of human rights and it was everyone’s duty to come together to work against it.
In December 1992, the United Nations adopted a resolution to observe a day where poverty would be in focus. In honor of the gathering and unveiling at Paris in 1987, the United Nations selected October 17 as the date to observe International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
This day was set aside to encourage all countries to work actively to remove poverty by taking steps towards sustainable development. It was also an opportunity to allow the poverty-stricken to be heard.
The UN recognized that the poor are the experts of their own situations and know what they need. This day is meant to be an opportunity to work with people living in poverty to identify long-term solutions to their immediate problems.
Poverty can be eradicated. It is not an impossible task, and including poor people in the conversation is the first step. That, combined with the promotion of growth and employment opportunities, addressing gender inequalities, and improving public facilities, will help to eradicate poverty from the world.
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Post by pennmom on Oct 17, 2021 14:36:24 GMT
Eminem's Birthday – October 17, 2021~Other
WHAT IS EMINEM’S BIRTHDAY?
Eminem celebrates his birthday on October 17. The motor-mouthed icon has a spot on “Rolling Stone’s” list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. He’s a rapper, producer, record executive, songwriter, and actor. His most recent studio album, “Kamikaze,” came out in August 2018.
EMINEM’S BIRTHDAY RELATED HOLIDAYS
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Tupac’s Birthday Late rap legend Tupac’s birthday comes around every year on June 16. Stuck between East and West coast drama, he was killed in a drive-by shooting at the youthful age of 25.
Beyoncé’s Birthday All hail Queen Bey, this icon’s birthday is celebrated annually on September 4. From Destiney’s Child to a solo career to movie roles, there’s nothing Beyoncé can’t do!
HISTORY OF EMINEM'S BIRTHDAY Marshal Bruce Mathers III, professionally known as Eminem, was born October 17, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Before they separated, his parents were in a band called Daddy Warbucks. His father later left them and moved to California with his new , subsequently cutting ties with his first born. Marshal, his mother, and his younger brother struggled to find a stable place to live, bouncing from place to place and primarily living with members.
In his teens, Eminem would write letters to his dad, but they would all come back marked “return to sender”. He was bullied in school and suffered severe injuries from the targeted attacks. He loved storytelling and wanted to become a comic book artist, but soon discovered a love for hip hop. The first rap song he heard was Ice-T’s “Reckless” from a soundtrack CD given to him by his uncle.
At 14, Eminem began rapping with his high school friend and started going by “M&M”, which were his initials. He would sneak into neighboring high schools to participate in rap battles and on Saturdays attend hip hop open mic contests at The Hip-Hop Shop on West 7 Mile. He was appreciated by underground audiences and gained respect within the genre.
Eminem received more attention when he developed his alter ego Slim Shady in the late 1990s. In 1997 he released the Slim Shady Ep, which was featured in hip hop magazine The Source’s “Unsigned Hype” column. He moved to Los Angeles to compete in the Rap Olympics where he placed second. However, Interscope Records staff who were in attendance of the event got ahold of his EP and sent it to CEO Jimmy Iovine, who then played it for Dr. Dre. The N.W.A. founder was so shocked and impressed when he heard the EP that he ordered his assistant to find Eminem immediately, beginning their iconic partnership.
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Post by pennmom on Oct 17, 2021 14:39:31 GMT
Black Poetry Day – October 17, 2021~U.S.
Black Poetry Day is celebrated every year on October 17 to honor all the talented African American poets, both past and present. If you’re a literature enthusiast, poet, or writer — no matter your race — you’ll absolutely love Black Poetry Day where you can celebrate black heritage and history. Black Poetry Day is celebrated in commemoration of the birth of the man popularly referred to as the father of African American literature, Jupiter Hammon, the first published black poet in the United States of America. Black Poetry Day is a day to recognize the contributions of black poets to literature and celebrate the black experience as retold in poetry.
HISTORY OF BLACK POETRY DAY In 1970, a folk musician, Stanley A. Ransom, proposed that October 17 be set aside as a day to celebrate black culture and literature. Black Poetry Day was created in 1985 to honor the birth of the pioneer Black poet in the United States, Jupiter Hammon, and call attention to the literary works and accomplishments of African-American writers.
Hammon was born during the time of slavery on October 17, 1711, at the Lloyd Manor in Long Island. His masters, The Lloyds, allowed him to receive some education through the Anglican Church’s Society for The Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. Hammon took advantage of this education and created poetry that was supported with layered metaphors and symbols. In 1761, when he was nearly 50, Jupiter Hammon published his first poem called “An Evening Thought: Salvation by Christ with Penitential Cries.” As a respected preacher and clerk, his poems about slavery received wide circulation. Eighteen years after his first poem was published, Jupiter Hammon got a second poem published, “An Address to Miss Phillis Wheatley.” Wheatley was the first published black female author and Jupiter Hammon admired her and encouraged her with a dedication poem.
Hammon recognized the need to support and encourage other black writers like himself, especially at a time where black writers rarely received the support their white counterparts did. Today, there are thousands of talented black poets around the world writing about both the shared black experience and their own unique experiences through different forms including written poetry, rap, and spoken-word poetry. While Black Poetry Day is celebrated throughout the United States, Oregon is the only state to designate it as a state holiday.
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