October 2, 2015 – NATIONAL NAME YOUR CAR DAY – NATIONAL CUSTODIAL WORKERS RECOGNITION DAY – NATIONAL FRIED SCALLOPS DAY – NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY

                                NATIONAL NAME YOUR CAR DAY

If you do not already have a name for your car, now is the time to personalize it and pick a name today, as it is National Name Your Car Day which is celebrated each year on October 2.
Many of you most likely remember  “Herbie” the Love Bug, “Lightning McQueen” from Cars, “Kit” from Knight Rider, “General Lee” from The Dukes of Hazzard and “Bandit” from Smokey and the Bandit.  These are just some of the famous car names that are known by millions of people.
We spend a lot of time in our cars and take good care of them so why not give them a special name?
Have you chosen your car’s name yet?
OBSERVE
Pick out a name for your car if you haven’t already. For those who have already given their car a name, Did you know there are e-cards for National Name Your Car Day?  Send one to a friend today! Use #NameYourCarDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator or origin of National Name Your Car Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.

National Custodial Workers Recognition Day – October 2

NATIONAL CUSTODIAL WORKERS RECOGNITION DAY

 This is a day set aside to show appreciation to custodial workers across the  nation. National Custodial Workers Recognition Day is observed annually on October 2nd.

Custodial workers  work behind the scenes and are often unappreciated for the hard work that they do day after day keeping schools, hospitals, office buildings, museums, churches and etc. clean and well maintained.
These people are an important part of the success of many businesses as a clean, well maintained, and operational building is a reflection on the business itself.
If you are a custodial worker, we at National Day Calendar want to wish you a happy National Custodial Workers Recognition Day.
OBSERVE
If you know a custodial worker, THANK THEM today! Use #CustodialWorkersRecognitionDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the creator and origin of National Custodial Workers Recognition Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.

National Fried Scallops Day – October 2

NATIONAL FRIED SCALLOPS DAY

National Fried Scallops Day is observed annually on October 2nd.
A scallop is a common name which is applied to many species of marine bivalve mollusks in the family Pectinidae.  Scallops are a cosmopolitan family and are found in all of the world’s oceans.
Many scallops are highly prized as a food source and the name “scallop” is also applied to the meat of the scallops when it is used as seafood.
OBSERVE
Enjoy these “tried and true” Fried Scallop recipes and have a great National Fried Scallops Day:
Pan Fried Sea ScallopsPan Fries Scallops
Use #FriedScallopsDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Fried Scallops Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.
 

National Manufacturing Day First Friday in October

NATIONAL MANUFACTURING DAY

National Manufacturing Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in October. It is a day to celebrate those who proudly stand behind our goods and services made in America. Americans continue to create products and unlock new technologies that grow our economy.  They create jobs through their entrepreneurship and our competitiveness is revitalizing American manufacturing.
On National Manufacturing Day, more than 1,600 American manufacturers will open their doors and take up the important work of inspiring our young people to pursue careers in manufacturing and engineering. Today’s science, technology, engineering, and math graduates will power the next chapter of American production and innovation, and harnessing their potential is an economic imperative.
OBSERVE
Visit a local manufacturing facility and learn about what they do. Start that business you’ve been thinking about. Use #ManufacturingDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
While we were unable to find the creator of National Manufacturing Day, it was first observed in 2011.  A Presidential Proclamation was sign by Barack Obama in 2014.