National Boyfriend Day takes place on October 3rd on Mean Girls Day

“It’s October 3rd.”

The date became iconic thanks to the 2004 film Mean Girls, but this year October 3 is also National Boyfriend Day.

Here's what you should know.

What's special about October 3rd?

October 3rd is often celebrated as Mean Girls Day by fans of the movie “Mean Girls.”

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In the film, Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett), who is in love with Cady Heron (Lindsey Lohan), turns around and asks her what day it is.