October 2010 Calendar: A Month of Transition and Celebration
Holidays and Observances
October 2010 was a month of transition, marking the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The month started on a Friday and ended on a Sunday, with 31 days in between. During this time, people in the United States were preparing for the upcoming midterm elections, while others were enjoying the Halloween season.
The October 2010 calendar was filled with various holidays and observances. Columbus Day was celebrated on October 11, honoring the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas. Later in the month, people observed Halloween on October 31, with costume parties, trick-or-treating, and other spooky festivities.
Notable Events and Anniversaries
In addition to the holidays, October 2010 was also marked by notable events and anniversaries. The month saw the release of several popular movies, including 'The Social Network' and 'Jackass 3D'. In the world of sports, the San Francisco Giants were competing in the National League Championship Series, ultimately winning the World Series later that month.