NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY - October 21

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Posted on 10/21/2024 8:03:21 AM PDT by Red Badger

NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY

Each year on October 21st, National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day ushers in the flavors of fall. Cheesecake is one of America's favorite desserts and by adding pumpkin, we celebrate the essential flavoring of the season.

#PumpkinCheesecakeDay

This sweet dessert mixes fresh soft cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar to create a base. The crust is made from crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies, pastry, or sponge cake. Pumpkin may be added to cheesecake recipes in various ways. For example, it may be swirled throughout, mixed thoroughly with all ingredients, or layered. Bakers prepare cheesecakes both baked or unbaked. Some bakers flavor cheesecakes and top them with fruit, fruit sauce, chocolate, or whipped cream.

When is National Cheesecake Day?

An ancient form of cheesecake may have been a popular dish in ancient Greece. The earliest attested mention of cheesecake is by the Greek physician, Aegimus. He wrote a book on the art of making cheesecakes.

James Kraft developed a form of pasteurized cream cheese in 1912. In 1928, Kraft acquired the Philadelphia trademark and marketed pasteurized Philadelphia Cream Cheese.

North America has several different styles of cheesecakes:

New York-style cheesecake

Pennsylvania Dutch-style cheesecake

Philadelphia-style

Farmer cheese cheesecake

Country-style cheesecake

Lactose-free cheesecake

Cheesecake Kludys

Chicago Style Cheesecake

Savory cheesecake

HOW TO OBSERVE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY

Try one of the following recipes to celebrate:

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Use #PumpkinCheesecakeDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this sweet dessert.

Pumpkin Cheesecake FAQ

Q. How many pumpkins does the United States produce?

A. Each year, the United States produces 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins?

Q. Which state produces the most pumpkins?

A. Illinois produces more pumpkins than any other state.

Q. What is the world's largest pumpkin?

A. In 2021, Italian Stefano Cutrupi claimed the title of the world's largest pumpkin when his gargantuan gourd weighed in at 2703 pounds (1,226 kg).

Q. When is National Pumpkin Day?

A. National Pumpkin Day is on October 26th each year, just in time to carve a jack-o-lantern.

Q. How many calories are in pumpkin cheesecake?

A. A 4oz serving of pumpkin cheesecake contains approximately 320 calories.

Q. Is pumpkin spice used to make pumpkin cheesecake?

A. Yes. Pumpkin spice adds flavor to pumpkin cheesecake.

October 21st Celebrated History

1879

In his Menlo Park, NJ laboratory, Thomas Edison demonstrates the first lasting electric lightbulb. After 1,200 unsuccessful experiments that did not hold up or were short-lived, led Edison to a bulb that burned 40 hours. By the end of the year, Edison would demonstrate the durable bulb to the public.

1940

Ernest Hemmingway publishes the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls. Considered one of the best war novels ever written, the story follows a young American soldier attached to a guerilla unit during the Spanish Civil War.

1963

The Trimline phone designed by Henry Dreyfuss was installed in a home for the first time. The phone's design offered a freedom that hadn't been possible on previous phones, though the phone was still corded. With the dial on the handset instead of the base unit, users could dial and disconnect without being near the base unit.

2014

Trevor Hunt carved 109 pumpkins in one hour, setting a world record. The record-breaking display took place during the filming of The Meredith Vieira Show in New York City.

October 21st Celebrated Birthdays

Alfred Nobel - 1833

The Swedish chemist and engineer invented dynamite using nitroglycerine. Upon his death, Nobel's will instructed that a bulk of his massive fortune be used to recognize those who "...conferred the greatest benefit to humankind." Today, the world regards the Nobel Prize as the pinnacle of achievement.

Mary Blair - 1911

The American artist and animator's influences and style can be seen in Disney films such as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Cinderella.

William A. Mitchell - 1911

As a food chemist, Mitchell developed some of the most iconic convenience foods and snacks we enjoy today. Pop Rocks candy began as an idea for an instantly self-carbonating drink mix. Every Pie Day, millions of Americans celebrate with a dollop of Cool Whip. Yep. He made that, too. His products have even been to space. Tang anyone?

Samuel W. Alderson - 1914

The physicist and engineer developed the first crash-test dummy designed for automobiles. As more people hit the roads after the advent of the automobile, the country came to realize the need for safety measures. In 1966, Congress passed the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act which defined safety standards on vehicles, highway design, and more. Enter Samuel Alderson. Before creating crash-test dummies for the automotive industry (aka anthropomorphic test devices), Alderson developed them for the U.S. military and NASA.

Dizzy Gillespie - 1917

The daring jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader was one of the pioneers of bebop. He's known for his sense of humor, puffed cheeks, and playing a bent trumpet. Some of his notable songs include "Ooh-Shoo-Be-Doo-Bee," "Blue 'N' Boogie," and "Salt Peanuts." In 1995, Gillespie was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Ursula LeGuin - 1929

The prolific science fiction author is the author of the Earthsea series which follows a young wizard named Ged Sparrowhawk and his adventures at a wizarding school. Publishing began on the 6 book series in 1968 with A Wizard of Earthsea.

Judith Sheindlin - 1942

The former Manhattan family court judge began presiding on the reality television show Judge Judy in 1996. For 25 seasons, she listened to the stories provided by the defendant and the plaintiff, espoused her wisdom, and made rulings.

Ronald McNair - 1950

In 1978, the physicist joined NASA as one of three men selected as the first African American astronaut. His first space flight was aboard the space shuttle Challenger mission STS-41B on February 3, 1984. His next mission aboard Challenger was STS-51L. Due to O-ring issues, the shuttle exploded 73 seconds after launch killing all 7 astronauts on board.

Carrie Fisher - 1956

The actress exploded onto the big screen in 1977 as Leigh in the Star Wars series. Her career spanned 47 years and continues to influence movie-goes today.

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OTHER Notable Birthdays for October 21

Solon Robinson (1803-1880 - Journalist for the New York Tribune and author of Hot Corn: Life Scenes in New York.

Eugene Burton Ely (1886-1911) - Aviator to fly the first shipboard aircraft to takeoff and land on a ship.

Edna Purviance (1895-1958) - Silent film actress and leading lady in most of Charlie Chaplin's films.

Eddy Hamel (1902-1943) - American soccer player who played for the Dutch club AFC Ajax and was later killed by Nazi's in Auschwitz in 1943.

Edmond Hamilton (1904-1977) - Science fiction author of City at World's End and The Star Kings.

Lillian Asplund (1906-2006) - The last American Titanic survivor at the time of her death.

Mary Blair (1911-1978) - One of the female animators that worked for Disney.

Martin Gardner (1914-2010) - Mathematician and author for the Scientific American as a math and puzzles columnist.

Owen Bradley (1915-1998) - Country music record producer in Nashville who helped shape country music and rockabilly music in the 1950s and 60s.

Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993) - Acclaimed trumpet player and bandleader.

Milton Himmelfarb (1918-2006) - Sociologist, author and Director of the American Jewish Committee.

Joyce Randolph (1924-2024) - Actress actress known for her character Trixie Norton on The Jackie Gleason Show.

Julie Wilson (1924-2015 ) - Actress and singer referred to as the "Queen of Cabaret."

Whitey Ford (1928-2020) - A 10-time All-Star and 6-time World Series champion pitcher for the NY Yankees.

Vern Mikkelsen (1928-2013) - Forward basketball player known as one of the first defensive powerhouses in basketball.

George Stinney Jr. (1929-1944) - Black inmate who was wrongfully convicted was executed.

Frances FitzGerald (1940-Still Living) - Author of Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam.

Rhoda Gemignani (1940-Still Living) - Actress known for her character Mrs. Carmela Rossini in Who's the Boss?

Judy Sheindlin (1942-Still Living) - Judge and television host of Judge Judy.

Ron Elliott (1943-Still Living) - Singer-songwriter and guitarist for The Beau Brummels.

Lux Interior (1946-2009) - Founding member of the rock band Cramps.

Lee Loughnane (1946-Still Living) - Founding member of the rock band Chicago.

Ronald McNair (1950-1986) - Physicist and astronaut who died on the Space Shuttle Challenger.

Patti Davis (1952-Still Living) - Actress and daughter of former President Ronald Reagan.

Charlotte Caffey (1953-Still Living) - Musician and member of the band the Go-Go's.

Keith Green (1953-1982) - Musician and pioneer of the Christian music genre.

Catherine Hardwicke (1955-Still Living) - Film director and producer of Thirteen, Twilight, and Miss You Already.

Fred Hersch (1955-Still Living) - The first musician to play as a solo pianist for weeklong engagements at the Village Vanguard in New York City.

Carrie Fisher (1956-2016) - Actress known as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars saga.

Mike Tully (1956-Still Living) - Olympic pole vaulter.

Steve Lukather (1957-Still Living) - Founding member of the rock band Toto.

Melora Walters (1960-Still Living) - Known for her character Wanda Henrickson on the HBO series Big Love.

Michael Allan Bollea (1965-Still Living) - Professional wrestler known as Horace Hogan in the ring.

Jeremy Miller (1976-Still Living) - Child actor known for his character Ben Seaver on Growing Pains.

Will Estes (1978-Still Living) - Actor known as Jameson on Blue Bloods.

Michael McMillian (1978-Still Living) - Actor known for his roles as Henry in What I Like About You and Steve in True Blood.

Kim Kardashian (1980-Still Living) - Reality T.V. and socialite.

Matt Dallas (1982-Still Living) -Actor who plays Kyle in XY.

Hari Kondabolu (1982-Still Living) - Comedian.

Memorable Events for October 21

1774 - The first flag to include the word "Liberty" is flown in Massachusett.

1867 - The Medicine Lodge Treaty is signed Great Plains Indian leaders, relocating the tribes to a reservation in Indian Territory.

1869 - The first shipment of fresh oysters is delivered from Baltimore.

1871 - The first amateur outdoor athletic games begin in NY.

1879 - Thomas Edison applies for a patent for an incandescent light bulb.

1915 - The first radiotelephone message overseas is made from Arlington, VA to Paris, France.

1917 - The first U.S. troops see action on the front lines in WWI.

1921 - President Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting U.S. president in opposition of lynching in the South.

1940 - Ernest Hemingway's first novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls, is published.

1944 - American forces take the city of Aachen, Germany, after three weeks.

1959 - The Guggenheim Museum opens to the public in NY.

1959 - President Eisenhower approves the transfer of all US Army space-related activities to NASA.

1964 - My Fair Lady, starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, premieres in NY.

1967 - Fifty thousand people march from the Lincoln Memorial to the Pentagon in protest of the Vietnam War.

1975 - Women are allowed to enroll in the Coast Guard Academy for the first time.

1986 - Journalist Edward Tracy is kidnapped in Beirut.

1989 - Bertram Lee and Peter Bynoe become the first major sports team owners after they purchase the Denver Nuggets for $65 million.

1991 - Hostage Jesse Turner is released from captivity in Beirut after 5 years.

2019 - Facebook takes down disinformation campaigns from Iran and Russia.

2020 - Over 545 children are left without parents after being separated at the U.S./Mexican border.

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