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01 World Octopus Day Animals · International 02 World Sight Day Awareness · International 03 World Dyslexia Day Awareness · International 04 National Salmon Day Food · United States 05 National Justin Day Names · International
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Relationships

National Transfer Money to Your Daughter Day

Parents are asked for one tap on a phone and a small deposit to a daughter. That throwaway October 6 gag sits beside roughly $124 trillion of wealth changing hands through 2048, most of it heading to women.

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National Jonathan Day

An 1813 print shows King George III bloodied in a boxing ring, begging his opponent to stop and calling him Brother Jonathan, the figure cartoonists used for America before Uncle Sam. October 7 is the name's day.

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World Octopus Day

Celebrate World Octopus Day with fun activities and discover the incredible abilities of these amazing sea creatures!

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National Hug a Kevin Day

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International Beer and Pizza Day
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Black Girl Day Off
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World Mental Health Day
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