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Independence Day in Equatorial Guinea marks the anniversary of October 12, 1968, the official day of independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Oct

Learning Disabilities, Conference on (US-CO): October 12-13

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The CLD Leadership Development Committee (LDC) is pleased to announce its inaugural CLD Leadership Institute. Attendees hear information on topics pertinent to their careers and leadership development from various experts and leaders in CLD.

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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Oct

Native American Day (US-SD)(1492): October 12

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Native American Day is an official state holiday in South Dakota and an alternative to Columbus Day. It celebrates Native American heroes and trailblazers. It is part of a growing movement against celebrating Columbus and instead focuses on the people harmed by the results of discovery, including the genocide of Native Americans, colonialism, and slavery.

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Oct

Ride2Work Day (AU): October 18

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National Ride2Work Day is Australia’s largest celebration of commuter riding. Held annually in October, the day celebrates the benefits of riding to work and brings together the communities that support it.

The main objective of the day is to normalize the idea of riding to work. It encourages people who have never ridden to work before to give it a go, and it allows regular riders to stay motivated and encourage their workmates to get involved.

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Oct

Sight Day, World: October 12

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World Sight Day is a global awareness campaign focusing on blindness, vision impairment, and preventative measures that mitigate vision loss. The day highlights the best treatments for each situation and what to do to help those with sight problems.

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Oct

Tomorrowland (BR-SP): October 12-14

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Tomorrowland is the biggest electronic music festival in the world.

Tomorrowland Brazil is a spin-off of the popular electronic dance music (EDM) festival Tomorrowland, which originated in Boom, Belgium. Tomorrowland is an immersive, fantastical-themed music extravaganza with a world-class DJ line-up and elaborate stage designs, drawing fans from all over the globe.

Tomorrowland Brazil began in Itu, São Paulo, in May 2015 and ran for two years through 2016. Due to financial issues and the challenging economic situation in Brazil at the time, the festival was suspended. In 2023, it returned to Brazil and sold out several months in advance.

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 only 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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Oct

USS Cole (YE)(2000): October 12

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On October 12, 2000, the USS Cole, a Navy guided-missile destroyer (DDG-67), was hit by an Al Qaida terrorist attack while harboring and refueling in Aden, Yemen. Seventeen American sailors were killed in the attack, and thirty-nine were left injured. The USS Cole bombing was the deadliest strike against a United States Naval vessel in more than two decades.

The last major attack against a peace-time US naval ship was the June 8, 1967 attack on the USS Liberty by the state of Israel. Thirty-four died, and 172 were wounded in that 75-minute unprovoked assault; it is covered in-depth in LEEP Calendar. By 2002, US Intelligence would link the attack on the USS Cole to the events of September 11, 2001. The mini-series "The Looming Tower" covers this in detail.

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Oct

Apple Butter Makin' Days (US-MO): October 13-15

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The Apple Butter Makin’ Festival is an annual celebration and festival of apple butter and other country cuisine favorites. It includes arts and crafts, a pet parade, an apple pie contest, a parade, a tractor pull, and live Christian music. The Apple Butter Makin’ Festival is held annually over the second weekend of October in the town of Mount Vernon, Missouri.

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Oct

Disaster Reduction Day, Intl.: October 13

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International Disaster Reduction Day celebrates people and communities worldwide that work tirelessly to reduce human exposure to natural disasters, including preventing human casualties. It seeks to raise awareness of the tools and treatments available to people who have become victims of natural disasters. In 2009, International Disaster Reduction Day moved to its permanent date of October 13. The event first ran in 1989.

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Oct

Egg Day, World: October 13

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World Egg Day seeks to raise awareness about the benefits of eggs and their essential role in life.

The first World Egg Day occurred in 1996. Eggs have a vital role to play in providing nutrients to people around the world. Eggs are one of nature’s highest-quality protein sources and contain many essential nutrients. The proteins within eggs contribute to the development of the brain and muscles, play a role in disease prevention, and contribute to general well-being.

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Oct

English Language Day, Intl.: October 13*

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The English Project promotes awareness and understanding of the English language's past, present, and future. With knowledge of English, people enrich their lives and expand their opportunities. Today, 25% of the world's population speaks English as a first or second language.

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Oct

Failure Day, Ntl. (FI): October 13*

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Finns are known for their dislike and aversion to failure. Still, with the Great Recession heavily impacting the Scandinavian country, many of its people found themselves in an unfavorable state: dependent upon a social welfare system and unable to find a job. For this reason, the first Failure Day occurred in Finland in 2010. Its purpose is to encourage young entrepreneurs to take risks and not be afraid to fail.

National Failure Day is an initiative of the Aalto Entrepreneurship Society, a non-profit targeting young businessmen, and Boardman Tulenkantajat, an organization of entrepreneurs. It quickly gained the support of the Finnish government, media, and celebrities, including the creator of Angry Birds and the Chairmen of Nokia and Shell. The movement spread across the country, celebrated on the streets, cafes, and university campuses. Each year, events expand throughout the nation, often featuring speeches by prominent entrepreneurs who share their failure stories that formed the stepping stones of their success.

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Oct

Friday the 13th: October 13

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Friday the 13th is an unlucky day in Western superstition, and it occurs when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday in the Gregorian calendar. The superstition surrounding this day may have arisen in the Middle Ages, originating from the story of Jesus' last supper and crucifixion in which there were 13 individuals present in the upper room on the 13th of Nisan (Maundy Thursday), the night before his death on Good Friday.

While there is evidence of Friday and the number 13 being considered unlucky, there is no record of the two being referred to as incredibly unfortunate before the 19th century. According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, an estimated 17 to 21 million people in the United States are affected by a fear of this day, making it the most feared day and date in history. Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid doing business, taking flights, or even getting out of bed. An estimated US$800 to $900 million is lost in business on Friday the 13th, although no scientific evidence exists.

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Oct

Good Samaritan Day (2011): October 13*

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Today is one of two Good Samaritan Days each year. Good Samaritan Day is named after the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the New Testament of the Bible, Luke 10:25-37.

The first God Samaritan Day was declared in 1964 in New York City after Catherine "Kitty" Genovese was viciously stabbed and murdered. Why does the murder of a single woman deserve a day of remembrance? Nearly 40 people witnessed it and allegedly stood and watched as Catherine was screaming for help and dying. They saw yet did nothing. The day reminds us of the importance of being a good and selfless person and the terror of what happens when we are not.

People forgot about the New York murder of Catherine Genovese. Decades later, the same thing happened on Foshan Market Street in Guangdong, China. A young girl named Wang Yue was run over by two vehicles as people stood and watched on October 13, 2011. So many watched, yet none did anything until an older woman named Chen Xianmei came to her aid. This Good Samaritan Day was created by Richard Lutz, appalled by the indifference of the onlookers, as a tribute to Yue's life. It falls on the anniversary of her deadly attack.

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Oct

Goth Girl Appreciation Day: October 13

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Goth Girl Appreciation Day, or Goth Chick Appreciation Day as most people in goth culture call it, was declared in 2011 by Ill Will Press and is celebrated by goth chicks everywhere!

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