2023 Daily Holidays that fall on October 18, include:
Alaska Day - October 18, 2023
BRA Day USA - October 18, 2023 (Third Wednesday in October) (BRA = Breast Reconstruction Awareness)
Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day
Global Dignity Day - October 18, 2023 (Third Wednesday in October)
Hagfish Day - October 18, 2023 (Third Wednesday in October)
Hard Boiled Guy/Girl Day
International Necktie Day
International Print Day - October 18, 2023 (Third Wednesday in October)
Love Your Body Day - October 18, 2023 (Third Wednesday in October)
Meatloaf Appreciation Day
Medical Assistants Recognition Day - October 18, 2023 (Wednesday of the Third Full Week in October)
National Chocolate Cupcake Day
National No Beard Day
Newspaper Comic Strip Appreciation Day
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce - October 18, 2023 (Third Wednesday in October)
Thank Your Cleaner Day - October 18, 2023
Unity Day - October 18, 2023 (Third or Fourth Wednesday in October)
World Menopause Day
2023 Weekly Holidays that include October 18, are:
Bone and Joint Health Action Week - October 12-20
Bullying Bystanders Unite Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week of October)
Food & Drug Interactions and Awareness Week - October 17-24
Freedom From Bullies Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week in October)
Freedom of Speech Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Week in October)
Infection Control Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third week of October)
International Credit Union Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Week of International Credit Union Day)
International Infection Prevention Week - October 15-21, 2023
Mediation Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Week in October)
Medical Assistants Recognition Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week in October)
Meditation Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Week in October)
National Business Women's Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week of October)
National Character Counts Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week of October)
National Chemistry Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week of October)
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week - October 15-21, 2023
National Food Bank Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Week that has Oct. 16th in it - World Food Day)
National Forest Products Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Week that starts on the Third Sunday in October)
National Friends of Libraries Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week of October)
National Health Education Week - October 16-20, 2023 (Third M-F week of October)
National Healthcare Quality Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week of October)
National Medical Assistants Recognition Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week in October)
National Nuclear Science Week - October 16-20, 2023 (Third Monday-Friday Week in October)
National Pharmacy Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week in October)
National Save For Retirement Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week of October)
National School Bus Safety Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week of October)
National Teen Driver Safety Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week in October)
National Veterinary Technician Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Week of October)
National Wolf Awareness Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Week of October from Sunday - Saturday)
Navratri - October 15-24, 2023 (Hindu Holiday)
Nuclear Science Week - October 16-20, 2023 (Third M-F Week in October)
Right Care Action Week - October 15-21, 2023
Rodent Awareness Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week in October)
Spiritual Care Week - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Full Week in October)
YWCA Week Without Violence - October 15-21, 2023 (Third Week in October)
2023 Monthly Holidays that include October 18, are:
There are too many monthly holidays to include here, so please check out our October Holidays page to see all of the holidays that are celebrated the entire month of October.
NOTE:
A page on each holiday will be coming soon and linked above.
If a date is a movable holiday, that is different every year, I'll include the year as well as the date rule above. Otherwise, the holiday falls on the same date each year.
World Festivals and Events (Date Order)
Cricket World Cup - October 5 - November 19, 2023
Astrological Sign
The Astrological Sign for October 18 is Libra which spans from September 23 to October 23.
Birth Flower of the Month
The Birth Flower(s) for the Month of October is:
Marigold is a Mediterranean native plant and has been prized for both its beauty and versatility. They come in a range of colors including white, gold, and yellow; however, probably the most popular is bright orange.
This year, I used several flats of marigolds around all my vegetables that I was growing. I also re-potted a bunch of hanging baskets with succulents and put some yellow marigolds in each one for some color.
Birthstone
The Birthstone(s) for October are :
Opal gemstones are truly unique, because each individual gem is adorned with a one-of-a-kind color combination.
Tourmaline is a favorite gemstone for many because it's available in a rainbow of beautiful colors.
Famous Birthdays
1926 - Chuck Berry, American singer and songwriter who was nicknamed the "Father of Rock and Roll" (d. 2017)
1927 - George C. Scott, American actor and director (Patton) (d. 1999)
1939 - Mike Ditka, American football player, coach, and sportscaster
1951 - Pam Dawber, American actress and producer (Mork & Mindy)
1956 - Martina Navratilova, Czechoslovakia-American tennis player and coach
1960 - Jean-Claude Van Damme, Belgian martial artist, actor, producer and screenwriter
Famous Deaths
1541 - Margaret Tudor, Queen and wife of James IV of Scotland (born 1489)
1871 - Charles Babbage, English mathematician and engineer who invented the mechanical computer (b. 1791)
1931 - Thomas Edison, American engineer and businessman who invented the light bulb and phonograph
1966 - Elizabeth Arden, Canadian-American businesswoman who founded Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (b. 1878)
1973 - Walt Kelly, American illustrator and animator (Comic strip Pogo) (b. 1913)
1982 - Bess Truman, American wife of Harry S. Truman who was the 40th First Lady of the United States (b. 1885)
Famous Weddings and Divorces
1986 - Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac marries keyboardist Eduardo Quintela
1986 - NFL player Frank Gifford marries Kathie Lee Johnson
2000 - Actress Demi Moore divorces actor Bruce Willis after 13 years of marriage
Quote of the Day
Do Not Give Up!! Hang in there....keep trying! Find help, or someone to talk to!
Recipe of the Day or a Healthy Diet Habit Tip of the Day
Food & Drug Interactions and Awareness Week - October 17-24
At this time pregnancy and autism is a hot topic, because almost 1% of all babies born, will be diagnosed on the autism spectrum in their lifetime. Autism is rising at an alarming rate! The statistics are alarming. It’s a world crisis!
There may be genetics involved, but there may be environmental triggers also, and they are not known at this time. They will probably end up being something very prevalent, because autism is so prevalent.
Healthy Diet Habits to adopt until a cause or causes is found are:
Limit foods containing chemicals, pesticides, nitrates, and antibiotics.
Find out more from Kerry's Pregnancy and Autism page on her Healthy Diet Habits website!!
This Day in History
1648 - Shoemakers of Boston form the first American labor organization
1851 - Moby Dick by Herman Melville is first published under the name of The Whale by Richard Bentley of London
1867 - Russia sells Alaska to the United States for $7.2 million
1898 - The United States takes possession of Puerto Rico from Spain
1944 - During World War II, the Soviet Union starts the liberation of Czechoslovakia from Nazi Germany
1954 - Texas Instruments announces the first transistor radio
1979 - The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) starts allowing people to have home satellite earth stations without a federal government license
2019 - The first all female spacewalk occurs when female NASA Astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch venture out of the International Space Station to replace a power controller
This Day in Music
1969 - I Want You Back is the song that The Jackson 5 sing to make their national TV debut on the Hollywood Palace
1975 - Windsong by John Denver hits #1 on the album charts in America
2008 - Adele goes on Saturday Night Live as the musical guest and sings Cold Shoulder (video below), and Chasing Pavements
This Day in Sports
1930 - Joseph Sylvester is the first jockey to win 7 races in one day
1968 - U.S. athletes sweep the medals in the men's 400m race at the Mexico City Olympics with Lee Evans winning the gold in 43.86s ahead of Larry James and Ron Freeman
1977 - The New York Yankees win their 21st World Championship
1977 - Reggie Jackson hits 3 consecutive home runs tying Babe Ruth's series record
Word of the Day from Wiktionary
(whilere) adj.
1. (archaic) A while ago; a time before; formerly, previously
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