holidays

The beginning of German American Heritage Month, celebrated until October 15

German-American Day

October observance in the USA

German-American Day is a holiday in the United States, observed annually on October 6 under Pub. L. 100–104, 101 Stat. 721. It celebrates German-American heritage and commemorates the founding of Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1683.
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September 15

Day of the year

September 15 is the 258th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 107 days remain until the end of the year.
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