NATIONAL CHILD HEALTH DAY
In the United States, National Child Health Day occurs each year on the first Monday in October. The day recognizes the care and guidance children need to grow strong and healthy. #ChildHealthDay
NATIONAL CONSIGNMENT DAY
As the seasons change and our lives evolve, and so do our styles and budgets. On the first Monday in October, National Consignment Day offers a way to elevate both. The holiday celebrates consignment as the smart, sustainable way to shop, earn money, and extend the life cycle of your items. #NationalConsignmentDay
NATIONAL PLUS SIZE APPRECIATION DAY
National Plus Size Appreciation Day on October 6 recognizes the gorgeous men and women who may be larger in size, but are also larger than life in so many ways. Extraordinary beauty comes in all size packages. #PlusSizeAppreciationDay
NATIONAL ORANGE WINE DAY
On October 6, National Orange Wine Day takes a bold sip of an ancient method of winemaking! This little-known style of wine shines with its bold flavor and auburn color. Join the celebration as it gains some appreciation with vineyards, wine cellars, and lovers. #NationalOrangeWineDay
NATIONAL COACHES DAY
National Coaches Day on October 6 honors the men and women who inspire us to work harder and do our best. #NationalCoachesDay
NATIONAL NOODLE DAY
Sound the alarms! Break out the big pots! October 6th is the day we’ve all been waiting for--National Noodle Day! For 24 hours we are dedicated to celebrating those glorious, wiggly, slippery, saucy strands of pure joy. So, what’s your noodle of choice? If you somehow missed National Linguine Day last month (the horror!), consider this your official, carb-loaded redemption. No noodle left behind! #NationalNoodleDay
NATIONAL GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY
October 6 is National German-American Day in the United States to celebrate the German heritage millions of Americans claim in our country. #GermanAmericanDay
NATIONAL MAD HATTER DAY
October 6 is a day set aside each year to bring out your silly side while celebrating National Mad Hatter Day. #MadHatterDay
Coming on October 7, 2025
National Days
NATIONAL TACO DAY
NATIONAL LED LIGHT DAY
NATIONAL INNER BEAUTY DAY
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZEL DAY
NATIONAL PROPANE DAY
NATIONAL TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA AWARENESS DAY
NATIONAL FRUIT AT WORK DAY
NATIONAL FRAPPE DAY
Notable Birthdays for October 6
George Westinghouse (1846-1914) - Founder of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company (railway air brakes).
Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998) - Female tennis player who won 19 Grand Slam titles during her career.
Alice Bauer (1927-2002) - Golfer and co-founder LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association).
Marshall Rosenberg (1934-2015) - Psychologist who developed nonviolent communication (process for supporting partnership and resolving conflict).
John Warnock (1940-2023) - Computer scientist and co-founder of Adobe Systems.
Paul Popham (1941-1987) - Co-founder of the Gay Men's Health Crisis.
Lonnie Johnson (1949-Still Living) - Inventor of the Super Soaker water gun.
Thomas McClary (1949-Still Living) - Founder and lead guitarist of the R&B group The Commodores.
Elisabeth Shue (1963-Still Living) - Actress with roles in The Karate Kid, Back to the Future Part II and Part III, and Cobra Kai.
Jim Sharp (1965-Still Living) - Professional bull rider and founder of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders).
HISTORICAL EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 6
1683 - German Mennonite immigrant families found Germantown, Pennsylvania.
1783 - Benjamin Hanks patents the self-winding clock.
1863 - Dr. Charles H Sheppard opens the first public bath in Brooklyn, New York.
1876 - The American Library Association is organized in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1884 - The Naval War College of the United States is founded in Rhode Island.
1893 - Nabisco Foods invents Cream of Wheat hot cereal.
1927 - The first prominent "talkie" movie The Jazz Singer opens.
1940 - Zoological Gardens opens in San Francisco, California.
1949 - President Truman signs the Mutual Defense Assistance Act (for NATO).
1961 - President Kennedy advises Americans to build fallout shelters in the event of a nuclear war.
1979 - Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the White House.
2010 - Instagram is founded.
2023 - Simone Biles wins all-round gold at the World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium (34 world and Olympic medals).
