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October 12th is National Pulled Pork Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, October 12, 2026 at 12:14 PM
often a staple of barbecue traditions
REUTERS, ERIC THAYER
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Neil Sedaka was at #1 on October 12, 1975
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, October 12, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Bad Blood, a duet with Elton John, spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
REUTERS, Staff Photographer
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We remember John Denver on the 29th anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, October 12, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The singer/songwriter died on October 12, 1997 in a plane crash.
REUTERS, Lev Nosov
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Next Saturday, October 17th is our annual Fall Pet Food Drive
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, October 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM
For Columbia-Greene Humane Society Pet Food Bank
Spring 2026 Drive
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October 9th is Fire Prevention Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, October 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Fire Prevention Day exists both to raise awareness of practices that can help prevent fires
REUTERS, Shannon Stapleton
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Happy 78th Birthday today to Jackson Browne
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, October 9, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Born October 9, 1948 in Heidelberg Germany
REUTERS, Fred Prouser
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The #1 song on October 8, 1989 belonged to Janet Jackson
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Miss You Much would sit atop the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks
REUTERS, David McNew
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October 8th is National Hero Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Honors the real-life heroes
REUTERS, Mark Peterson
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Yes, this Star Wars related song was #1 on October 8, 1977
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Meco, real name Domenico Monardo, would spend 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart with Star Wars/Cantina Band.
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Happy 75th Birthday today to John Cougar Mellencamp
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Born October 7, 1951 in Seymour Indiana
REUTERS, Shannon Stapleton
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October 7th is National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
October 7th is National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day!
WSPA 7News
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Happy 75th Birthday today to Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Born October 6, 1951 in Evanston Illinois
REUTERS, Rose Prouser
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October 6th is Mad Hatter Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM
The Mad Hatter wears a top hat.
REUTERS, Dani Cardona
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We Remember Eddie Van Halen on the 6th anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Co-founder of Van Halen, Eddie died on October 6, 2020
REUTERS, Lucas Jackson
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Happy 83rd Birthday today to Steve Miller
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, October 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Born October 5, 1943 in Milwaukee Wisconsin
REUTERS, Robert Galbraith
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October 5th is Do Something Nice Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, October 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM
do something nice, anything nice
National Day Calendar
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We remember Eddie Kendricks on the 34th anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, October 5, 2026 at 12:07 PM
The singer, and original member of the Temptations died on October 5, 1992
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Happy 75th Birthday today to Sting
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Born October 2, 1951 in Northumberland England
Reuters, Stringer
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We remember Tom Petty, on the 9th anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:56 AM
The singer/songwriter died on October 2, 2017 at the age of 66
REUTERS, Mike Segar
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October 2nd is Name Your Car Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:54 AM
give your car a name that properly fits its character
Reuters, STR New
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October 1st is Homemade Cookies Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:58 AM
the perfect day to bake delicious cookies.
REUTERS, Damir Sagolj
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The #1 song on October 1, 1989 belonged to Milli Vanilli
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Girl, I’m Gonna Miss You would spend 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
REUTERS, Lee Celano
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Mariah Carey would be at #1 on September 30, 1995
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Fantasy would remain at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 8 weeks
Reuters, Kai Pfaffenbach
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September 30th is National Chewing Gum Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:36 AM
From classic bubblegum to refreshing mint
Reuters, Luis D'Orey
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Whitney Houston was at #1 on September 29, 1987
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Didn’t We Almost Have It All was her 5th straight #1 single, and spent 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart.
REUTERS, Fred Prouser
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September 29th is National Coffee Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Over 400-billion cups of coffee are consumed each year
REUTERS, Anthony Bolante
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The #1 song on September 28, 1984 belonged to Prince
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, September 28, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Let’s Go Crazy, from Purple Rain, topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks
REUTERS, Mario Anzuoni
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September 28th is National Family Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, September 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM
On the fourth Monday in September
Reuters, Jessica Rinaldi
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Huey Lewis & the News were at #1 on September 25, 1986
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, September 25, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Stuck With You would spend 3 weeks at the top of thew Billboard Singles Chart
REUTERS, Danny Moloshok
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September 25th is National Comic Book Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, September 25, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Entertaining children and adults for more than 200 years!
REUTERS, Ray Stubblebine