Today is Monday, October 17, 2011 

National Boss's Day

Today is National Boss’s Day! Send your boss free ecards to show your appreciation. Boss’s Day recognizes all those in a supervisory role that demonstrate kindness, fairness, and understanding.

Boss's Day dates back to 1958 when State Farm Insurance employee Patricia Bays Haroski registered the date with the government. Haroski wanted to honor her father (who was also her boss!) for all the advice he gave to her and her siblings throughout their careers. She chose his birthday as the date for this special holiday!

Not sure how to celebrate? Send a free Boss’s Day eCard, ask your fellow employees to chip in for a bouquet of flowers, or take your boss to lunch to show your appreciation. 

Today is also National Pasta Day

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month &National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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History
for October 171777 - American troops defeated British forces in Saratoga, NY. It was the turning point in the American Revolutionary War.

1888 - The first issue of "National Geographic Magazine" was released at newsstands.

1917 - The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) was formed.

1967 - The musical "Hair" premiered at New York's Public Theatre. The show ran for 1,758 performances.

1994 - Israel and Jordan initialed a draft peace treaty.

2000 - Patrick Roy (Colorado Avalanche) achieved his 448th victory as a goalie in the NHL. Roy passed Terry Sawchuck to become the record holder for career victories.
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