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Each year a week in October is set aside in the United States, Canada, and Mexico to focus on health. The week can happen at any time during October, with different cities, provinces, and states staggering dates throughout the month with localized programs. See your local universities, hospitals, and clinics for participation in your local. It is a time for neighboring nations to celebrate their friendship and renew their partnership in creating a healthier and more prosperous future for their peoples and each other.

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Oct

Bilingual Child Month, Celebrating the: October

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How lucky you are if you are a child who speaks, reads, and writes in more than one language! Celebrate Bilingual Child Month honors these young cultural ambassadors who often have to function for their parents (in new immigrant families) and help the rest of us expand our world. Annually in October.

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Oct

Bird Day, Intl. (Caribbean): October 12

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International Migratory Bird Day occurs on the second Saturday in May in the U.S. and Canada and on the 2nd Saturday in October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean each year. But we recognize that this date doesn't work well for all bird events, bird festival organizers, or migratory birds. To the south, migratory birds have left, heading for breeding sites to the north. Farther north, the birds haven't arrived. We remedied this problem by removing the month and day from our bird education and festival materials, leaving only the year, and reminding groups every day is bird day. Now, IMBD is celebrated almost year-round. Most U.S. and Canada events occur in April and May, while fall events are the norm in the Caribbean and Latin America. Public awareness and concern are crucial components of migratory bird conservation. Citizens who are enthusiastic about birds, informed about threats and empowered to become involved in addressing those threats can significantly contribute to maintaining healthy bird populations. By modeling what can be done and involving people, their interest and involvement in stewardship can grow. One of the most successful vehicles for public education on migratory birds is International Migratory Bird Day(IMBD). Across the Americas, Bird Day events are great ways to get involved. Materials are available at: http://www.birdday.org/education/download-materials.

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Oct

Birth of the Bab (1819): October 18

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The founder of the Baha'i faith (a breakaway from Islam), Sayyid Ali Muhammad, was born on this day, October 18, 1819, in Shiraz, Persia (Iran). Followers of the Baha'i faith do not work on this day.

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Oct

Birth of the Baha'u'llah, (1817): October 19

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Known as the Divine Educator and a prophet of the Baha'i Faith, Baha'u'llah was born on this day, October 19, 1817. His birthday is a religious holiday in the faith.

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Oct

Black Dog Day, Ntl.: October 1

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Like black cats, black dogs are often not adopted due to their color and nothing else. There is no reason not to get a black dog, which is strictly aesthetics. Besides, if you live in a snowy or sandy location, they're much easier to spot than just about any other color. Enjoy National Black Dog Day.

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Oct

Black History Month (UK): October

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Black History Month has been celebrated every October in the UK since the early 1980s. Black History Month Magazine and the National Black History Month portal blackhistorymonth.org.uk are the central focus for a nationwide celebration of Black History, Arts, and Culture throughout Britain. Black History Month is a celebration of the diversity and the richness the UK’s citizenship of color brings to society.

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Oct

Black in Natural History Museums Week: October 20-26 (est)

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Black in Natural History Museums Week is an initiative to share the stories, perspectives & knowledge of people of African ancestry in the Natural History Museum community. Dates can be anytime in October. Created in 2021.

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Oct

Black Pound Day (UK): October 5

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Born in 2020 in the wake of the Black Lives Matter global protest, Black Pound Day in the United Kingdom is a monthly event occurring on the first Saturday of each month. The purpose is to ask consumers to support Black-owned businesses on this day by shopping at them or giving their patronage. Musician DJ Swiss created it.

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Oct

Black Tuesday (1929): October 29

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Black Tuesday, October 29, 1929, is when the stock market collapsed, losing 13% of its value in a single day and sending the industrialized world into a ten-year economic depression. Sixteen million four hundred ten thousand thirty shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange that day, a record. Leading up to Black Tuesday, the stock market fell for nearly six weeks, losing 40% of its value between September 1929 and October 29, 1929. This catastrophic event wiped out the savings of millions of people and ushered in the worst economic period in global history, known today as the Great Depression. And then history almost repeated itself. As early as 2006, warning signs started to appear in the US economy. By 2008 the world entered what would become known as the Great Recession. During this event, millions lost their homes, jobs, and savings. Wages stagnated, and this recession was particularly brutal on white collar, college educated, and knowledge workers, wiping out entire industries while consolidating others. The impact globally of the 2008 economic implosion was even more profound than in 1929. Over a decade later, countries, families, and entire communities are still trying to recover. Just as gains were being made, COVID-19 hit. Nearly three years into that crisis, the world appears to be on the precipice of another major global economic catastrophe due to the pandemic, global warming, conflicts, and inflation.

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Oct

Blind Equality Day: October 15

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Blind Equality Day has taken the place of White Cane Safety Day, an event first held in October 1964. Blind Equality day expands the scope of White Cane Safety Day by adding employment and educational opportunities for the visually impaired.

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Oct

Blind Month, National Meet the: October

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Meet the Blind Month is a nationwide campaign to increase awareness of and support the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). During October, the members of our affiliates, chapters, and divisions spread the message that blind people can live the lives they want by conducting a variety of outreach activities. These events create opportunities for people to meet the blind of their communities and to recognize that those with sight impairment are vital contributing members of society.

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Oct

Body, International Love Your Body Day: October 16

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NOW, the National Organization of Women hosts International Love Your Body Day on the third Wednesday in October. Created in 1997, Love Your Body Day is a day when women of all sizes, colors, ages, and abilities come together to celebrate self-acceptance and promote positive body image. Although no woman should need a particular day or occasion to celebrate her body, consider taking this day to take the celebration to a whole new level!

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Oct

Bologna Day, Ntl.: October 24

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Bologna sausage is created from smoked and cured beef and pork blended with spices and originated in Bologna, Italy. The sausage dates back to the 1400s. National Bologna Day is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor celebrated annually in late October.

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Oct

Bone and Joint Action Week, Ntl.: October 12-20

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The Global Alliance supports bone and Joint Action Week for Musculoskeletal Health. This event was previously known as the Bone and Joint Decade. Upon the conclusion of the decade, it became an annual weekly observance surrounding the following annual days: World Arthritis Day on October 12 World Spine Day on October 16 World Trauma Day on October 17 World Pediatric Bone & Joint Day on October 19 World Osteoporosis Day on October 20 US patient and healthcare organizations, medical schools, government agencies, health systems providers, and industry have come together to support the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI). It seeks to improve the prevention of bone and joint disorders and the quality of life for those affected. Movement is an issue for nearly one in two Americans over the age of 18 and for many children. Musculoskeletal disorders include arthritis, back pain, fracture, osteoporosis, sports trauma, and other ailments affecting function and mobility. The goal of this week is to increase awareness and provide factual information while supporting research.

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