Custodian Day
Custodian Day is celebrated on October 2nd each year to honor the hard work and dedication of custodial staff in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments in schools, offices, and other facilities. Custodian Day is a valuable occasion to recognize and appreciate the essential work of custodial staff. Their contributions often go unnoticed, but they play a critical role in creating clean and safe environments for everyone. Taking a moment to express gratitude can help foster a positive community atmosphere and show that their efforts are valued.
October 2nd is significant for various historical events, birthdays, and observances.
Historical Events
1869 – Birth of Mahatma Gandhi: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869. He became a leader in the Indian independence movement against British rule, advocating for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.
1950 – Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts Comic Strip Debuted: The beloved comic strip Peanuts, featuring characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy, was first published on October 2, 1950.
1967 – Thurgood Marshall Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice: On October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first African American justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
1990 – East and West Germany Reunited: The reunification of Germany was formalized on October 2, 1990, following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
2018 – International Day of Non-Violence: The United Nations recognizes October 2nd as the International Day of Non-Violence, honoring Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
Birthdays
1905 – Johnnie Cochran: An American attorney known for his work in high-profile cases, including the O.J. Simpson trial, was born on October 2, 1937.
1947 – Susan Sarandon: An acclaimed American actress known for her roles in films like Thelma & Louise and Dead Man Walking, was born on October 2, 1946.
1964 – Ewan McGregor: A Scottish actor known for his roles in Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!, and as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels, was born on October 2, 1971.
1974 – Kelly Ripa: An American actress and television host, best known for her work on Live! with Kelly and Mark, was born on October 2, 1970.
Deaths
1981 – George C. Scott: An American actor known for his powerful performances in films such as Patton and Dr. Strangelove, passed away on October 2, 1999.
1990 – John G. Kemeny: An American mathematician and computer scientist known for co-developing the BASIC programming language, died on October 2, 1992.
2015 – John McCain: An American politician and U.S. senator known for his service as a Navy pilot and his presidential campaign in 2008, passed away on October 2, 2018.
