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Sweetest Day is a holiday that is celebrated in the Midwestern United States, [1] in parts of the Northeastern United States, in Arizona, and in Florida on the third Saturday in October. [2] It is a day to share romantic deeds or expressions, and acts of charity and kindness. [ 3 ]
This is a separate holiday from the federal observance, General Pulaski Memorial Day, which commemorates Pulaski's death from wounds suffered at the Siege of Savannah October 11, 1779. Illinois enacted a law on September 13, 1977, to celebrate the birthday of Casimir Pulaski and held the first official Pulaski Day celebrations in 1978.
This holiday is held every year on October 11 by Presidential Proclamation, to commemorate his death from wounds suffered at the siege of Savannah on October 9, 1779, and to honor the heritage of Polish Americans. The observance was established in 1929 when Congress passed a resolution (Public Resolution 16 of 1929) designating October 11 as ...
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Here's a list of all the October 2024 national holidays and observances, like Halloween, International Coffee Day, World Smile Day and many more fun holidays.
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It’s the last weekend before Christmas and Chicago area stages are filled with sights and sounds of the season. Dean Richards has a look at all the festive happenings. Dean’s Weekender ...
1st Monday in October: Child Health Day; October 6: German-American Day; 2nd Monday in October: Columbus Day [16] October 9: Leif Erikson Day; October 11: General Pulaski Memorial Day; October 15: White Cane Safety Day; October 24: United Nations Day; November 9: World Freedom Day; November 11: Veterans Day [17] November 15: National ...