Fire Safety Month begins the first week in October. To get more ideas on fire safety, you may also want to check out:

Former President Jimmy Carter was born on October 1, 1924. Read about his contributions.

Charlie Brown and Snoopy are celebrating their birthday on October 2. Also, check out all the fun sites from Snoopy.com.

Captain Kangaroo's show first aired on October 3, 1955.

October 4 is National Golf Day.

October 5, 1902 was Ray Kroc's birthday. Who is he, you ask? He was the founder of McDonald's!

On October 6, 1927, Al Jolson's The Jazz Singer opened in New York City. It was the first talking motion picture.

Desmond Tutu was born October 7, 1931. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.

October 8 is the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire.

October 9 is said to be The Count's birthday on Sesame Street.

Eleanor Roosevelt was born October 11, 1884.

Columbus Day is October 12. Check out the links below for some good information.

The Story of Molly Pitcher gives you the information on the heroic woman during the American Revolution. We celebrate her birthday on October 13 (1754-1832 ).

School Lunch Week is in October.

The first hot air balloon made its first flight in October 15, 1783.

October 17 is Black Poetry Day. This day honors the birthday of Jupiter Hammon, the first African American to publish his poetry.

The World Series begins in October. Visit the Major League Baseball site to get all the statistics.

P.T. Barnum is said to have begun his circus career in October 20, 1873.

October 21 begins National School Bus Safety Week.

October 24 is United Nations Day.

October 25 is Pablo Picasso's birthday.

The Erie Canal opened on October 27, 1825.

The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886.

The Pulitzer Prize was established on October 29, 1917.

October 31 is Halloween. Click here for our list of Halloween Fun sites.

The Magic School Bus has a great trip planned to learn about bats and echolation.