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Created in 2015, and on the anniversary of the release of the first James Bond film "Dr. No" on October 5, 1962, Chic Spy Day celebrates spy craft from real spies like John André, James Armistead Lafayett...
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Who is your favorite fictional detective? Most mystery series are based upon serial detectives; this is your opportunity to immerse yourself in your favorite literary works like Sam Spade and Sherlock Hol...
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The Marconi Radio Awards were established in the United States in 1989. Radio stations and individuals are recognized during the event for their excellence and performance in the radio industry. The awa...
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Organized by Conference Specialty, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show Conference is the television and entertainment industries' gold standard. The trade show and conference provide six d...
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National Hug a Kevin Day originated in 2017 with ABC, an American television network. Its purpose was to promote its show "Kevin Can F*k Himself." The objective of National Hug a Kevin Day (aside from dr...
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THE MASSKARA FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF JOY AND RESILIENCY IN THE PHILIPPINES Every October, Bacolod City, known as the "City of Smiles," comes alive with the vibrant colors and infectious energy of the ...
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Created in 2016, Motorsport Memorial Day honors the memory of all who have died in delivering the sport, whether drivers, mechanics, crew members, or fans. Annually on October 10.
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The Columbia Art and Folk Festival features music, food, and down-home entertainment as the longest-running festival in the state of Louisiana. Annually in October.
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Founded in 1999, the North American Wife Carrying Championships originate from the Finnish games, which began in 1991. For spectators, this 278-yard race of men carrying their wives through various obstac...
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Felabration is an annual music and arts festival held in Lagos, Nigeria, created in memory of Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician and human rights activist who was a significant figure in African music and the...
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Goth Girl Appreciation Day, or Goth Chick Appreciation Day as most people in goth culture call it, was declared in 2011 by Ill Will Press and is celebrated by goth chicks everywhere!
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Occurring four times a year and sponsored by the National Portfolio Day Association, International Portfolio Day increasingly manifests on social media under the hashtag #PortfolioDay. It is an opportunit...
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Sesame Street Magazine dubbed October 15 National Grouch Day in honor of Jim Henson’s lovable curmudgeon, Oscar the Grouch. Oscar first appeared on Sesame Street on November 10, 1969. This event origina...
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The Fall Festival of Leaves is a three-day event held the third full weekend in October in downtown Bainbridge, Ohio – “Leaf Country, U.S.A!”. Festivities include arts and crafts, entertainment, a flea ma...
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The Capital One New York City Wine and Food Festival (NYCWFF) is an annual star-studded lineup of celebrity chefs, food personalities, and culinary experts, a gastronomic extravaganza typically held in Oc...
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Like Festivus from "Seinfeld," Wear Something Gaudy Day originated with a comment by a character on a popular television show, in this case, the affable Larry Dallas on the sitcom "Three's Company." Th...
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Fine-tune your shucking skills and get ready to celebrate everything, oyster. Created in 1966, The US Oyster Festival in Leonardtown, Maryland, is a two-day event featuring a cook-off, shucking contest, m...
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On October 23, 2001, the iPod premiered. This simple portable music player changed how we listen to music and turned the radio and record industry upside down. Here is the original press release from O...
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Television Talk Show Host Day in the United States occurs on Johnny Carson's birthday, one of the first and most iconic TV talk show hosts in American history. He was born on October 23, 1925, and died on...
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Join 175,000 of your closest friends for the Sea Witch Halloween and Fiddlers' Festival in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It's the biggest Halloween hoedown on the East Coast and features everything from peopl...