National Oatmeal Day
Today, October 29th, is National Oatmeal Day. Oatmeal can be either ground oat groats or a porridge made from oats. Eating a bowl …
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The Dedication of the Statue of Liberty
On October 28th 1886 the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York. The statue, proper name Liberty Enlightening the World, was …
National Chocolate Day
Today, October 28th, is National Chocolate Day. Chocolate may have a reputation for making you fat, and indeed this can be the cas…
The Big Bang
On October 27th 1986 an event referred to as the Big Bang happened. This was not the creation of the universe, of course, but inst…
The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
On October 26th 1881, the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. This is probably the most famous…
National Mincemeat Day
Today, October 26th, is National Mincemeat Day. This is the sweet mincemeat, rather than the savoury type. Traditional mincemeat a…
The Charge of the Light Brigade
On 25th October 1854 the Charge of the Light Brigade occurred. This happened during the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War. Th…
National Greasy Foods Day
Today, October 25th, is National Greasy Foods Day, This certainly isn't the healthiest food day, but the occasional bit of greasy …
The Retirement of Concorde
On October 24th 2003, British Airways officially retired its Concorde fleet. Air France had retired its fleet earlier in the year.…
National Bologna Day
Today, October 24th, is National Bologna Day. Bologna in this case is a type of sausage, not the city in Italy. It is also known a…
