Today is October 17, 2013!  Can you believe that in just two weeks we will be celebrating Halloween?

The following are a few special things about October 17th.

…Today is National Pasta Day in America.  Do you know the difference between fusilli and rotini, or between rigatoni and ziti? What is your favorite variety of pasta?

…Rock Your World Day.  Pump up the volume with your favorite tunes.

… NBC Television premiered its popular game show, Hollywood Squares, on October 17, 1966.

…Infamous gangster Al Capone was convicted of federal income tax evasion on October 17, 1931 and sentenced to 11 years in prison.

…The first issue of National Geographic Magazine was published by the National Geographic Society on October 17, 1888, with members receiving the publication as a benefit.

October 17th has been a busy day for Clay Aiken too!

On October 17, 2003, Clay was a special guest on The Early Show!

Clay also was a guest on The View in 2003!

In 2009, the National Inclusion Project held their Champions Gala on October, 2009.