NATIONAL CUSTODIAL WORKER'S RECOGNITION DAY
On October 2, National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day encourages appreciation to the employees who keep our schools and workplaces across the nation running smoothly. Join us as we celebrate the hardworking personnel that keep our schools, hospitals, office buildings, museums, churches, and other buildings clean and well maintained. #CustodialWorkersRecognitionDay
NATIONAL SMARTIES® DAY
National Smarties Day on October 2 celebrates the sweet legacy of an iconic candy and the smarty pants people who never stop learning. #NationalSmartiesDay
NATIONAL PRODUCE MISTING DAY
National Produce Misting Day on October 2 recognizes the innovation of keeping fruits and vegetables fresh. Misted fingertips rest assured that produce remains crisp, plump, hydrated and nutrient-dense. #ProduceMistingDay
NATIONAL FRIED SCALLOPS DAY
Right at the beginning of National Seafood Month, National Fried Scallops Day serves up a seafood dish enjoyed across the country. October 2nd each year brings scallop fans together to celebrate their favorite dishes. #FriedScallopsDay
NATIONAL NAME YOUR CAR DAY
From daily commutes to epic road trips, our cars are more than just machines—they're our trusty steeds, our silent confidants, and our partners in adventure. So, why not make it official? National Name Your Car Day on October 2nd is the perfect day to finally give your four-wheeled friend the name it so clearly deserves! #NameYourCarDay
Coming on October 3, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL BOYFRIEND DAY
NATIONAL BODY LANGUAGE DAY
NATIONAL TECHIES DAY
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY
Notable Birthdays for October 2
Martha Brookes Hutcheson (1871-1959) - One of the first recognized female landscapers in the U.S.
Groucho Marx (1890-1977) - One of the most memorable comedians of all time.
Alex Raymond (1909-1956) - Creator of Flash Gordon.
Heinz von Foerster (1911-2002) - Austrian-American physicist and philosopher.
Jack Parsons (1914-1952) - Inventor of the the first rocket engine to use a castable, composite rocket propellant.
Chuck Williams (1915-2015) - Founded of the retail company Williams Sonoma.
Albert Scott Crossfield (1921-2006) - The first pilot to fly at twice the speed of sound.
George McFarland (1928-1993) - Actor fondly remembered as Spanky in Our Gang (Little Rascals).
Gwen Marston (1936-2019) - Quilter who championed a style of quilting she called "liberated quiltmaking".
Steve Sabol (1942-2012) - Director and producer who co-founded NFL Films.
Don McLean (1945-Still Living) - Singer best known for his 1971 hit American Pie.
Donna Karan (1948-Still Living) - Fashion designer and founder of the DKNY clothing brand.
Annie Leibovitz (1949-Still Living) - Photographer known for her portraits of celebrities and famous people.
Kelly Willis (1968-Still Living) - American country music singer-songwriter.
Kelly Ripa (1970-Still Living) - Talk show host of Live! with Kelly and Mark.
Paul Teutul Jr. (1974-Still Living) - Motorcycle designer and co-founder of Orange County Choppers.
Memorable Events for October 2
1789 - The Bill of Rights is sent to the 13 colonies (states) for ratification. Only 10 states return the document.
1917 - The U.S. enters World War I.
1935 - The Wagner Act is signed into law, creating labor unions.
1952 - The polio vaccine is successfully tested on about 1.8 million kids across the U.S.
1967 - Thurgood Marshall is sworn in as the first Black justice for the U.S. Supreme Court.
1967 - Apollo 7 is launched into space and successfully gains information for the future landing on the moon.
1987 – The Texas Supreme Court rules that burning the American flag is protected under free speech.
1990 - The Human Genome Project studying DNA in humans begins.
1996 - President Clinton signs the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments to establish how records are kept and distributed within government agencies.
