Also on This Day: October 5

Also on this day...
Feast of St. Flora - Patroness of the Abandoned, and Victims of Betrayal

World Teachers Day
Do Something Nice Day
National Apple Betty Day

Louise Fitzhugh (HARRIET THE SPY) was born in 1928.

Feast of St. Placid

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Sukkot Begins at Sunset

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Day Four of the October Peace Novena

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The Peace Novena lasts for nine days -

the first nine days of each new month.

Say the word, or "Peace."  That's all.

Also on This Day: October 4

Also on this day...
"Dick Tracy," the comic strip featuring Dick Tracy, made its debut in 1931.

World Animal Day

Kanelbullens Dag - cinnamon bun day - is celebrated in Sweden.
National Kale Day

Damon Runyon was born in 1880, and Buster Keaton was born in 1895.

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

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Day Three of the October Peace Novena

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The Peace Novena lasts for nine days -

the first nine days of each new month.

Say the word, or "Peace."  That's all.

Look at the Leaves Day

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Day Two of the October Peace Novena

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The Peace Novena lasts for nine days -

the first nine days of each new month.

Say the word, or "Peace."  That's all.

Feast of the Guardian Angels

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Day One of the October Peace Novena

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The Peace Novena lasts for nine days -

the first nine days of each new month.

Say the word.  That's all.

Also on This Day: October 1

Also on this day...
Feast of St. Romanus the Melodist - Patron of Church Singers

World Vegetarian Day
Fire Pup Day
National Homemade Cookies Day

Vladimir Horowitz was born in 1903.  Jimmy Carter was born in 1924, and Julie Andrews was born in 1935.

Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux

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