Honoring all October birthdays!
This Month in History
- 1890 – Yosemite National Park was designated by an Act of Congress making it the third national park in the United States.
- 1886 – The Statue of Liberty was unveiled.
- 1908 – Ford’s Model T automobiles sold for $825.
- 1950 – Peanuts was first published.
- 1957 – IN GOD WE TRUST first appeared on U.S. paper currency.
- 1961 – The Dick Van Dyke Show premiered and ran approximately 158 episodes.
- 1962 – The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson premiered and ran approximately 261 episodes.
- 1964 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize.
- 1968 – George Foreman won the heavyweight gold medal at the Mexico City Olympics.
- 1979 – Mother Teresa won the Nobel Peace Prize.
- 1982 – Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes the first pitcher to win 4 Cy Young Awards.
- 1983 – Microsoft released version 1 of Word.
- 1993 – Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk won the Nobel Peace Prize.
- 2001 – Apple introduced the original iPod.
- 2002 – Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, won the Nobel Peace Prize.
- 2010 – Social media app, Instagram, was launched by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger.
Fruit in Season… Apples
Apples are among the most popular fruits consumed. Harvest time for the month include favorites like Red Delicious, Gala, and Honeycrisp. Along with their taste and variety of flavors, apples are also nutritious. A medium size apple (about 3-inch diameter) can provide up to 156 grams of water. They also provide fiber and micronutrients like Zinc, Iron, Copper, and more.
If you like apples and want to try a new recipe here is one from USDA MyPlate that also feature potatoes and chicken sausage:
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