Today is...
Lee National Denim Day!

Today is Lee National Denim Day, one of the largest single-day fundraisers for breast cancer in the country. Since its inception in 1996, Lee National Denim Day has raised over $80 million for the fight against breast cancer.
Following their simple philosophy, “one day, one cause, one cure,” Lee Jeans invites companies to participate in the fundraiser and go casual for a cause. Employees are encouraged to wear jeans to work in exchange for a $5 contribution to the breast cancer fund. Nearly 1 million supporters take part in the fundraiser each year.
Almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer—a mom, a sister, an aunt, a friend—but great strides have been made thanks to campaigns like Lee National Denim Day. Send a thoughtful breast cancer awareness eCard and learn how you can get involved!

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Today is also National Taco Day & National Vodka Day & National Diversity Day

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

This week is National Walk Your Dog Week & World Space Week

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History for October 4 1535 - The first complete English translation of the Bible was printed in Zurich, Switzerland. 1648 - The first volunteer fire department was established in New York by Peter Stuyvesant. 1895 - The first U.S. Open golf tournament took place in Newport, RI. Horace Rawlins, 19 years old, won the tournament. 1931 - The comic strip "Dick Tracy" made its debut in the Detroit Daily Mirror. The strip was created by Chester Gould. 1957 - "Leave it to Beaver" debuted on CBS-TV. 1976 - Barbara Walters joined Harry Reasoner at the anchor desk of the "ABC Evening News" for the first time. 1998 - The Vincent Van Gogh exhibit opened in Washington, DC. The exhibit featured 70 paintings. 1998 - Davis Gaines performed as the Phantom in the show "Phantom of the Opera" for the 2,000th time. ______________________________________________________ "Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money and power and influence." --Henry Chester