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The Cold War ground toward its end with the reunification of West and East Germany on October 3, 1990. This historic event reunited a nation split by the allied powers in 1945, with France, the United States, and Britain taking leadership over West Germany and the Soviet Union bringing East Germany into the folds of communism. On this day in 1990, the east-west division in political systems and geography ended. Today, Germany remains united.

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Family TV Show Day: October 3

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Family TV Show Day encourages families to pick a show every family member can watch together regularly and build this into their routines. Family viewing can open communication and promote in-depth discussions on complex topics, including violence, bullying, sex, and other issues resulting from storylines. This tactic of discussing collective viewing experiences is often more effective with teenagers and tweens than the traditional one-on-one talks on such matters.

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Gore Vidal Day (1925): October 3

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On October 3, we celebrate the birth of Gore Vidal in 1925. Born Eugene Louis Vidal, he was an American writer and a public intellectual. Vidal died on July 31, 2012; his many great novels, essays, and screenplays remain with us.

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Look at the Leaves Day: October 3

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Pause, take a deep breath, and look around if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere. You’re standing at the height of the fall leaves splendor. Have you noticed? If you haven’t, take a moment today and appreciate nature's marvel and fall colors. You can always get back to work in a minute or two.

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Nobel Prize Announcements: October 3-10

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The world looks forward to this week each year. The announcement of the winners of the prestigious Nobel Prize takes place. The prizes were designated in the will of Alfred Nobel (October 21, 1833 - December 10, 1896). Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite. However, he achieved 1355 patents over his lifetime. Looking to his legacy, he left most of his wealth and estate to the prize's establishment. In his will it states: "The whole of my remaining realizable estate shall be dealt with in the following way: the capital, invested in safe securities by my executors, shall constitute a fund, the interest on which shall be annually distributed in the form of prizes to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit to mankind. The said interest shall be divided into five equal parts, which shall be apportioned as follows: one part to the person who shall have made the most important discovery or invention within the field of physics; one part to the person who shall have made the most important chemical discovery or improvement; one part to the person who shall have made the most important discovery within the domain of physiology or medicine; one part to the person who shall have produced in the field of literature the most outstanding work in an ideal direction; and one part to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and the holding and promotion of peace congresses." The fields recognized Are: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine The Nobel Prize in Physics The Nobel Prize in Chemistry The Nobel Peace Prize The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel The Nobel Prize in Literature The first prizes were awarded in 1901. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are unknown until a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Relief of Leiden Day (NL)(1574): October 3

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Between 1572 and 1574, the Dutch and Spanish fought a war. On October 3, 1574, under the leadership of William of Orange, the Spanish army fled Leiden, which had been under siege for a year. Over 18,000 people died of starvation or plague during the siege. The removal of Spanish troops ended the war. Relief of Leiden Day is a national holiday.

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Tan-gun Day (KR/KP)(2333 BC): October 3

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October 3, 2333 BC, the legend goes that Tan-gun established the Kingdom of Choson on the Korean peninsula in Pyongyang. Each year this day is celebrated as the birth of the Korean nation.

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Techies Day: October 3

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Techies Day celebrates the brains and inventors who have made life easier for mankind since the wheel's invention. Whether in computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, biotech, or rocket science, today is the day to celebrate those who bring us technology. Techies day began at the height of the Internet boom by CNET and Techies.com to encourage studies in STEM programs and prepare people for positions in technology. It continues today without official sponsorship

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Virus Appreciation Day: October 3

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There are two possibilities for this day: Biological and Technological. Biological: Virus Appreciation Day commemorates the Cowpox virus, which prevented people from contracting Small Pox when administered as a vaccination. In essence, one virus prevents another virus from living, replacing a deadly virus with one that is simply inconvenient. Smallpox was a deadly disease until Edward Jenner tested his theory in 1796 by infecting an eight-year-old boy with live cowpox virus, awaiting his recovery for over ten days, then infecting him with smallpox. The boy did not get sick. Smallpox was declared eradicated on May 3, 1980, by the United Nations. Over centuries it was responsible for millions of deaths worldwide. Why this date over the anniversary of the first successful inoculation (May 14, 1796), Jenner's birthday (May 17, 1749), or day of death (January 26, 1823), is unknown. We cannot source if this is the anniversary of publishing his findings either. ______________ Technological: Virus Appreciation Day evolved to educate people about protecting themselves from computer viruses. Anyone with a computer will have encountered a virus, Trojans, and malware at some point. These destructive codes spread via attachments, networks, emails, phishing sites, and creative technological appeals like ransomware. Once contracted, these malicious codes can destroy years of work, hijack personal information and make your life a living hell. For Norton's list of the eight most destructive viruses of all time, see https://uk.norton.com/norton-blog/2016/02/the_8_most_famousco.html. As with Cowpox/Smallpox, we cannot find a release date or anniversary of any kind tied to October 3 relating to technology viruses. The first computer virus was Creeper, released in 1971 by Bob Thomas at BBN Technologies (Raytheon). This worm infected ARPANET and altered the screen display; Creeper was a test program, unlike today's malicious code. ________________ How you acknowledge this date, biological or technological, is up to you.

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Amputee Awareness Week (AU): October 4-11

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National Amputee Awareness Week raises awareness of amputation and provides an opportunity for individuals to tell their stories. This week is about demonstrating support for amputees in their life journey, providing treatment and support to participants, and educating the public about life as an amputee.

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Animal Day, World (1931): October 4

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The mission of World Animal Day is to 'raise the status of animals to improve welfare standards around the globe.' To achieve this, animal welfare organizations, community groups, youth and children's clubs, businesses, and individuals organize events celebrating World Animal Day. Involvement is growing at an astonishing rate, and it's now widely accepted and celebrated in various ways in many countries, with no regard to nationality, religion, faith, or political ideology. Events organized under the World Animal Day umbrella are publicized on the organizer's website and advertised using the World Animal Day brand and logo through global branding, whether grassroots or corporate.

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Child Development Day, World: October 4

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Focused on the first five years of life, World Child Development Day brings educators, healthcare professionals, and parents together to ensure a child's first years are productive. The event seeks to help the child be his or her best, including identifying potential learning disabilities early in life to ensure they receive the help needed to make the most of their formative years.

This event first ran in 2014.

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Cinnamon Bun Day (Kanelbulle)(SE): October 4

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Cinnamon Bun Day celebrates the rolled sweet roll with cinnamon and sugar believed to have originated in Sweden. Swedish bakeries and restaurants recognize this day within the country. Its name in Swedish is ‘Kanelbulle,’ and Kanelbulle Day is always well received!

This event was created in 1999 by the Home Baking Council, currently known as Dansukker.

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Coffee with a Cop Day, Ntl: October 4

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Created in 2011 in Hawthorne, California, Coffee with a Cop has become a nationwide initiative to encourage and support community policing. National Coffee with a Cop day urges the public to interact with their local police and share a cup of coffee (or tea). Having a cup of coffee with community members can increase trust and cooperation between the police and the people they serve. Annually on the first Wednesday of October.

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