National Pulled Pork Day fires up the grills every October 12, honoring the smoky, tender, slow-cooked delight that is pulled pork. This beloved dish, o

, invites everyone to indulge in its rich flavors. Gather your favorite sauces, fire up the smoker, and get ready to enjoy a true American classic.

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Bad Blood, a duet with Elton John, spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

The singer/songwriter died on October 12, 1997 in a plane crash.

Denver’s experimental airplane ran out of fuel and crashed off the coast of California. He was 53.  

For Columbia-Greene Humane Society Pet Food Bank

We’ll be collecting your donations at Shop Rite on Fairview Avenue in Hudson from 10-3. Any help you can give will be most appreciated.

And while there’s nothing to prove that’s how the blaze actually started (the O’Leary’s always denied it), the notion of this holiday is still a good one.

, as well as a day to recognize the work of the firefighters who respond to them. This year’s theme? “Look. Listen. Learn.”

Fire Prevention Day, which kicks off the annual Fire Prevention Week, offers every day folks the opportunity to congratulate firefighters and promote various fire-prevention and fire-safety measures.

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Born October 9, 1948 in Heidelberg Germany

Miss You Much would sit atop the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks

National Hero Day

who inspire us to be the best person we can possibly be.

It celebrates unrecognized and everyday people who show courage, sacrifice, and kindness, including: First responders, military personnel, teachers, nurses, mentors, caregivers, and community volunteers

Today, let's spend a little extra time thanking those who go above and beyond to care for those who need help.

Meco, real name Domenico Monardo, would spend 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart with Star Wars/Cantina Band.

Everything was about Star Wars in 1977

Born October 7, 1951 in Seymour Indiana

October 7 officially marks the sweet and salty goodness of National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day. Whether they’re dipped in dark, milk, or white chocolate, be sure to celebrate every mouthwatering pretzel bite!

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Born October 6, 1951 in Evanston Illinois

Joined REO Speedwagon in 1971

Despite being a silly day, the selection of the date was actually quite logical.

On the front of the hat is a slip of paper with "10/6" written on it. The paper is believed to be an order to make the hat, and that it costs ten shillings sixpence.

Grab yourself a top hat (or any hat – because why not!), and have a very silly Mad Hatter's Day!

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Co-founder of Van Halen, Eddie died on October 6, 2020

Cause of death was listed as a stroke, after a long fight with cancer

Born October 5, 1943 in Milwaukee Wisconsin

Formed the Steve Miller Band in 1966

. And, do it to, or for, another individual. It won't hurt – we promise. Why? Aside from the fact that’s what today is about, when you do something nice for someone it almost always evokes a very pleasant response. At the very least, you’ll get a smile.

More likely, that person will do something nice to, or for you. And, best of all, doing something nice just might be contagious. Think about – the concept of paying it forward exists for a reason. If you do something nice for three people, and each of those three people do something nice for three people…and so on…and so on…soon the groove grows like the best kind of virus.

So set a goal to do something nice for at least one person – or challenge yourself and do something nice for every person you come in contact with...it’s as easy as opening a door or saying “thank you” to the food server that brought you some lunch. Then, sit back and watch the results!

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The singer, and original member of the Temptations died on October 5, 1992

Following a battle with cancer. He was 52

Born October 2, 1951 in Northumberland England

The singer/songwriter died on October 2, 2017 at the age of 66

Petty had suffered a massive heart attack earlier in the day

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Cookies originated from extra cake batter that Dutch bakers experimented with cooking at varying oven temperatures. Eventually they got it right, realized how yummy they are, and named these tiny cakes "cookies!"

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Girl, I’m Gonna Miss You would spend 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

They would have 5 Top-5 hits, three of them reaching #1, before it all started to unravel.

Fantasy would remain at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 8 weeks

Coincidentally, Mariah would also be at #1 on this date in 1993, when Dreamlover was spending 8 weeks at the top.

National Chewing Gum Day bursts onto the calendar every September 30, celebrating the simple pleasure of a good chew.

, it’s a day to appreciate this beloved confection. Grab a stick, blow a bubble, and share your favorite flavor with friends!

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Didn’t We Almost Have It All was her 5^th straight #1 single, and spent 2 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart.

The video for this song was shot at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center

This caffeine-filled blessing has been around ever since a sixth-century Ethiopian goat herder realized that his goats would get REALLY excited when playing around his coffee plants. Soon, Ethiopians began experimenting with the seeds, and a century later, “brewed coffee” as we know it was born. Once folks started drinking coffee, they realized it was really hard to stop.

Today,

. In fact, it’s a world commodity that’s second only to oil.

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Let’s Go Crazy, from Purple Rain, topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

, National Family Day encourages everyone to gather around the table and enjoy a meal together. The old saying goes, "Families who eat together, stay together," but did you know they may also be reducing the risk of addiction? According to the National Center on Addiction, families who eat three or more meals a week together reduce a teen's risk of using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

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Stuck With You would spend 3 weeks at the top of thew Billboard Singles Chart

While comic books have quite a storied history, they reached massive popularity in the late 1930s. By the mid -1940s, comic books were outselling traditional books. From “Spider-Man” to “Batman” and “Superman,” we all know a little something about these sketched panel books.

So celebrate this day by taking out your old comic books and jump into a story about your favorite superhero or villain!

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