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National Make a Dog’s Day
Animal

National Make a Dog’s Day

Celebrate National Make a Dog's Day by adopting, fostering, or donating to your local shelter - give a pup the forever home they deserve!
National Color Day
Special Interest

National Color Day

Celebrate National Color Day in style with a rainbow of activities and crafts for the whole family - you won't want to miss out!
National Nut Day
Food & Beverage

National Nut Day

Celebrate National Nut Day with your favorite snacks, recipes, and creative ideas - you won't want to miss out on all the fun!
National Scar Appreciation Day
Appreciation

National Scar Appreciation Day

Honor National Scar Appreciation Day and celebrate your story by embracing the courage it took for your scars to reach where you are today!
​International Stuttering Awareness Day
Health

​International Stuttering Awareness Day

Join us in supporting International Stuttering Awareness Day - it's time to recognize the strength and courage of those who stutter!
National Anna Day
Name Days

National Anna Day

Happy National Anna Day to all the amazing people out there with this beautiful name! Let's celebrate their uniqueness and spread some love.
National Lauren Day
Name Days

National Lauren Day

Calling all Laurens! It's time to celebrate your special day and embrace the unique qualities of being a Lauren. Let's make it unforgettable!
Smart is Cool Day
Fun

Smart is Cool Day

Embrace your inner nerd and show off your smarts on Smart is Cool Day - because intelligence is always in style!
National Diego Day
Name Days

National Diego Day

Calling all Diegos! It's time to celebrate your unique name on National Diego Day - share your stories, photos and memories with us.
Hoshana Rabbah
Religious

Hoshana Rabbah

On Hoshana Rabbah, immerse in the rich traditions, enjoy the willow-beating ceremony and cherish the culmination of the spiritual journey of Sukkot!
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Monthly Holidays that include October 22

​National ADHD Awareness Month
October

​National ADHD Awareness Month

It's National ADHD Awareness Month - let's spread understanding and acceptance of those living with ADHD, and support their journey!
​Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October

​Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Show your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month - join the fight against breast cancer and help spread awareness!
​National Bullying Prevention Month
October

​National Bullying Prevention Month

Join us in standing up against bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month - be kind, spread awareness, and show support!
LGBTQ+ History Month
October

LGBTQ+ History Month

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with pride! Learn more about the incredible activists and trailblazers who paved the way for a more inclusive future.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This October, join us in speaking out against domestic violence and showing support for survivors.
​​Global Diversity Awareness Month
October

​​Global Diversity Awareness Month

Celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month with us and join the movement to celebrate our differences and unite in acceptance.
​National Dental Hygiene Month
October

​National Dental Hygiene Month

Make sure you keep your teeth healthy this month - brush twice daily and make time for regular dental checkups during National Dental Hygiene Month!
​​Italian-American Heritage Month
October

​​Italian-American Heritage Month

Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month with us - explore the culture, traditions and recipes that make this unique heritage so special!
​World Menopause Month
October

​World Menopause Month

Celebrate World Menopause Month by improving your health, connecting with friends and family, and taking time for yourself!
National Cookie Month
October

National Cookie Month

Get ready to indulge in all your favorite cookies this National Cookie Month! From classic chocolate chip to unique flavors, the options are endless.
National Pizza Month
October

National Pizza Month

October is not just spooky season, it's also National Pizza Month! Get ready to indulge in all your favorite slices and try out some new flavors too. 🍕
National Pasta Month
October

National Pasta Month

Indulge in delicious pasta dishes all month long - it's National Pasta Month and the perfect excuse to carb-load without guilt!
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

Help save a life and find your new best friend this Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Adoption events, promotions, and plenty of love to go around!
National Chili Month
October

National Chili Month

Get ready to spice up your October with National Chili Month! From classic recipes to unique variations, we've got you covered for a month of chili-filled deliciousness.
National Apple Month
October

National Apple Month

It's time to go apple picking and indulge in all things apple for National Apple Month! From pies to cider, let's celebrate this delicious fruit.
National Dessert Month
October

National Dessert Month

Indulge in all the delicious treats during National Dessert Month - from classic favorites to innovative flavors, your sweet tooth will thank you!
World Animal Month
October

World Animal Month

Join the movement and make a difference this World Animal Month by supporting animal rights, conservation efforts, and adoption initiatives. Let's protect our furry friends!
Polish American Heritage Month
October

Polish American Heritage Month

Let's honor and celebrate the rich culture and contributions of Polish Americans during this month dedicated to their heritage!

Famous Birthdays Today

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class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/christopher-lloyd" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/d31b82b3-a2a8-4880-b087-dc38fc484c00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Christopher Lloyd" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/christopher-lloyd" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Christopher Lloyd</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/luke-pell" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/d002c5e9-4fde-4418-f196-16ff012eb000/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Luke Pell" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Reality Star</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/luke-pell" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Luke Pell</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/shaggy" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/19cc9ea6-bcc8-406d-e8e9-c4f8946ef900/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Shaggy" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Reggae Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/shaggy" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Shaggy</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/deontay-wilder" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/ff4e3c32-5ce6-4416-e388-e26ddce9d700/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Deontay Wilder" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Boxer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/deontay-wilder" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Deontay Wilder</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jeff-goldblum" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/e187e7fd-21e3-4324-bc95-0f766f584400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Jeff Goldblum" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jeff-goldblum" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Jeff Goldblum</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tobymac" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/425ac9c3-f349-4bec-6b5f-839f11e83f00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="TobyMac" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rapper</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/tobymac" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">TobyMac</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

This Day in History

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>794</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Japan's Capital Relocates</div><div class='timeline-text'>Emperor Kanmu relocates the Japanese capital to Heian-kyō, present-day Kyoto.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1844</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Great Disappointment</div><div class='timeline-text'>Followers of William Miller witness what will later be known as the Great Disappointment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1879</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Edison's Light Bulb Test</div><div class='timeline-text'>Thomas Edison tests the first practical electric incandescent light bulb; it burns out after 131⁄2 hours.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1884</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Prime Meridian Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The International Meridian Conference designates the Royal Observatory in Greenwich as the world's prime meridian.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1946</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Engineers Relocate to Soviet Union</div><div class='timeline-text'>Over 2,200 engineers and technicians from eastern Germany are forced to relocate to the Soviet Union, with their families and equipment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sartre Declines Nobel Prize</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jean-Paul Sartre declines the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first person to do so.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Soviet Space Mission Lands on Venus</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Soviet uncrewed space mission Venera 9 successfully lands on Venus.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Supermax Prison Model Inspired</div><div class='timeline-text'>An incident at the United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois, in which two correctional officers are killed by inmates, inspires the Supermax model of prisons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>India Launches Uncrewed Lunar Mission</div><div class='timeline-text'>India launches Chandrayaan-1, its first uncrewed lunar mission.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Same-sex Marriage Legalized in Australia</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Australian Capital Territory legalizes same-sex marriage with the Marriage Equality (Same Sex) Act 2013, the first jurisdiction in Australia to do so.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is October 22?
October 22nd is a whirlwind of colorful and meaningful celebrations! Dive into the vibrant spirit of National Color Day or show compassion and awareness on International Stuttering Awareness Day and National Scar Appreciation Day. Don't forget to pamper your pooch on National Make a Dog’s Day, indulge in tasty nuts on National Nut Day, and celebrate intelligence on Smart is Cool Day. The day also honors individuals with personal recognitions like National Anna Day, National Lauren Day, and National Diego Day, allowing personalized moments of joy. Meanwhile, the Jewish community observes Hoshana Rabbah, adding a spiritual reflection to this diverse array of festivities. Get ready to engage in a spectrum of activities that promise fullness of joy and communal spirit!