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Independence Day in Fiji marks the anniversary of October 10, 1970, the official day of independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated on the 2nd Monday in October.

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Independence Day, (UG)(1962): October 9

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Independence Day in Uganda marks the anniversary of October 9, 1962, when Uganda gained independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Indigenous Peoples' Day, Ntl., (1492): October 9

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In 2021, after a rise of activism to recognize Indigenous people in the United States rather than their colonizers, President Biden proclaimed the first-ever National Indigenous Peoples' Day. The following is his proclamation.

Proclamation on Indigenous People's Day, 2021
OCTOBER 08, 2021
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PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures — safeguarding land, language, spirit, knowledge, and tradition across the generations. On Indigenous Peoples' Day, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Government's trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations.

Our country was conceived on a promise of equality and opportunity for all people — a promise that, despite the extraordinary progress we have made through the years, we have never fully lived up to. That is especially true when it comes to upholding the rights and dignity of the Indigenous people who were here long before colonization of the Americas began. For generations, Federal policies systematically sought to assimilate and displace Native people and eradicate Native cultures. Today, we recognize Indigenous peoples' resilience and strength as well as the immeasurable positive impact that they have made on every aspect of American society. We also recommit to supporting a new, brighter future of promise and equity for Tribal Nations — a future grounded in Tribal sovereignty and respect for the human rights of Indigenous people in the Americas and around the world.

In the first week of my Administration, I issued a memorandum reaffirming our Nation's solemn trust and treaty obligations to American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Nations and directed the heads of executive departments and agencies to engage in regular, meaningful, and robust consultation with Tribal officials. It is a priority of my Administration to make respect for Tribal sovereignty and self-governance the cornerstone of Federal Indian policy. History demonstrates that Native American people — and our Nation as a whole — are best served when Tribal governments are empowered to lead their communities and when Federal officials listen to and work together with Tribal leaders when formulating Federal policy that affects Tribal Nations.

The contributions that Indigenous peoples have made throughout history — in public service, entrepreneurship, scholarship, the arts, and countless other fields — are integral to our Nation, our culture, and our society. Indigenous peoples have served, and continue to serve, in the United States Armed Forces with distinction and honor — at one of the highest rates of any group — defending our security every day. And Native Americans have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, working essential jobs and carrying us through our gravest moments. Further, in recognition that the pandemic has harmed Indigenous peoples at an alarming and disproportionate rate, Native communities have led the way in connecting people with vaccination, boasting some of the highest rates of any racial or ethnic group.

The Federal Government has a solemn obligation to lift up and invest in the future of Indigenous people and empower Tribal Nations to govern their own communities and make their own decisions. We must never forget the centuries-long campaign of violence, displacement, assimilation, and terror wrought upon Native communities and Tribal Nations throughout our country. Today, we acknowledge the significant sacrifices made by Native peoples to this country — and recognize their many ongoing contributions to our Nation.

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor America's first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today. I encourage everyone to celebrate and recognize the many Indigenous communities and cultures that make up our great country.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in honor of our diverse history and the Indigenous peoples who contribute to shaping this Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-sixth.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

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Kick Butt Day, October 9

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Procrastinators, your time is up. Kick Butt Day is precisely that; a calendar kick in the tush to get you moving on whatever it is you've been putting off. Whether it's getting something done at home, around the house, finally breaking off a bad relationship, or getting into shape, today is your day for action.

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Leif Eriksson Day (999 AD): October 9

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Leif Erikson Day marks the anniversary of the first European to set foot on North American soil 500 years before Christopher Columbus. He was born in Iceland, which at the time was a colony of Norway. Erikson was a Viking who converted from paganism to Christianity in 999AD. After, he was tasked with converting the people of Greenland, which he had also discovered, to Christianity by the King of Norway. On a trip, his boat was blown off course and settled off the coast of Newfoundland; he did not set foot at this time. He returned on October 9, 1001 AD. Today we honor this fearless explorer.

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Marine Week, Ntl. (ZA): October 9-15

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National Marine Week in South Africa focuses on the oceans and coastal environment. Its purpose is to promote sustainability and conservation while educating the public about the importance of oceans, tidal pools, and estuaries to the environment, commerce, and quality of life.

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Moldy Cheese Day: October 9

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What about moldy cheese gives it that pungent taste that goes so well with so many things? We’ll never know. Never mind, though, for today is Moldy Cheese Day!

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Nanotechnology Day, Ntl.: October 9

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Ten to the negative ninth meters is a measurement on the nanotechnology scale, and the reason Nanotechnology Day falls on October 9. Nanotechnology is the imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter one-billionth of a meter or less in size. This is the realm of atoms and other microscopic entities. Nanotechnology works with inorganic and organic materials and is the next phase of science going smaller after microtechnology and microbiology. Nanotechnology Day was created in 2016 to raise science awareness and show how it impacts our daily lives.

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Nautilus Night, World: October 9

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World Nautilus Night shines a light on the night world of this cephalopod. Nautilus, like snails, live in shells and roam the world's tidal basins and coral reefs. Cephalopods are a species of marine animals and include squid, octopuses, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. There are over 800 species worldwide, and they've been with us for over 300,000 years. Marine scientists celebrate International Cephalopods Awareness Days in October as a teaching tool and a call for marine environmental preservation.

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Parkash (S)(1534): October 9

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Today is the birth anniversary of Guru Ramdas Sahib, also known as "The Lord of Miracles," in 1534. He was the fourth of the original ten gurus.

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Post Day, World (1874): October 9

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World Post Day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union on October 9, 1874, in the Swiss Capital, Bern. The postal service is the oldest communication medium and retains a key role in society. Globally, postal entities in multiple countries use World Post Day to introduce or promote new products and services.

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Ram Das (S)(1534): October 9

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The Sikhs celebrate Ram Das, a holiday marking the birth of Master Guru Ram Das in 1534, who was affectionately known as Jetha or firstborn. October 9 is the date in the Gregorian calendar. Jetha became a trusted disciple of Guru Amar Das and is one of the most revered gurus in the Sikh faith.

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School Lunch Week, Ntl.: October 9-13

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National School Lunch Week in the United States by the School Nutrition Association (SNA) promotes healthy eating habits, mainly focusing on what constitutes a nutritious lunch. School lunch and breakfast programs are the only food many children receive daily, especially those from poor neighborhoods.

This event is proclaimed by the President of the United States each year. It first ran in 1962 under the Kennedy Administration.

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Thanksgiving (CA): October 9

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Thanksgiving in Canada is a significant state holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October. It follows the tradition of the end-of-season harvest feasts that have existed for centuries in Europe. First celebrated as a national holiday on November 6, 1879, the Canadian Parliament moved it to the 2nd Monday in October 1957.

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Ada Lovelace Day, Intl.: October 10

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Augusta Ada Byron-King was an aristocrat in England, ennobled with the title The Countess of Lovelace. But, she was a little bit more than that. Ada was well ahead of her time.

A scientist, mathematician, and leader in engineering and technology in the Victorian era, she proved that beauty and brains (and motherhood; she had three) go together. She is a pioneer in the computer sciences, being the first to propose machines that could follow an order of steps to complete complex mathematic equations and other things yet to be discovered.

The Countess of Lovelace was born December 10, 1815, and died November 27, 1852. Ada Lovelace Day celebrates women in science, engineering, and mathematics. It's a day to discover the calculating mind women possess and encourage women and girls to pursue careers in math, engineering, and science.

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