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Maha Ashtami is a sacred day of Hindus on the second day of Durga Puja, celebrated over ten days. Each day represents a different form of the goddess Durga, the goddess of power (Shakti). Idols of goddess Durga are created and devotees worship them. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Moon-1st Quarter: October 3

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The 1st quarter typically occurs seven days after the New Moon.

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King's Birthday (AU-QLD): October 3

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The King’s birthday, a national holiday in Australia. Australia is one of several constitutional monarchies that considers the English King its head of state. Most states celebrate this day in June, Western Australia celebrates in September and Queensland marks the day in October. King Charles III’s actual birthday is November 14, 1948. He ascended to the throne on September 8, 2022.

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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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Semana Cervantina (ES)(1547): October 3-9

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Held to mark the anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes' baptism, October 9, 1547, Semana Cervantina is a week-long celebration of the poet and his work in Madrid, Spain. You know his work. Ever heard of Don Quixote? This is the creator of that enduring character and work. Semana Cervantina includes Medieval Market, street performances, food, drinks, and readings of his work are on full display during the festivities.

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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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Work from Home Week, Ntl: October 3-7

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Millions of Americans work from home daily, earning money via various businesses, from entrepreneurship to telecommuters. It's rewarding and frustrating (especially when your parents, regardless of income and age, never cease to ask: "when are you going to get a real job?"). The joys of working at home far outweigh the downers. Use National Work from Home Week as an opportunity to celebrate your lifestyle if this is you, or say an 'Ata boy (or gal)' to someone you know.

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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 together educators, health care professionals, and parents 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 the child receives 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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Double Ninth Festival (CN): October 4

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The ninth day of the ninth lunar month in the Chinese calendar is the Double Ninth Festival, Chung Yeung Festival in Hong Kong, the Chōyō or Chrysanthemum Festival in Japanese, and the Trùng Cửu in Vietnamese. Double nine is considered a dangerous date in Asian culture. Casually, the day is referred to as the Double Yang Festival; two nines are believed to be overabundant in "yang." It is customary to climb a high mountain to protect from danger, drink chrysanthemum liquor, and wear the zhu yu plant. This holiday seems to have originated between 25 BC and 25 AD.

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Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (C): October 4

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Saint Francis was an Italian priest who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. Zealous, he spent his life working on missions supported by the Holy Roman Church. St. Francis is best known for his love for animals and nature. He is often described as spending much of his time outdoors, listening to birds and talking with animals. That is why he is usually portrayed with a bird in his hand today. Many people take their pets to a church on St. Francis Day to receive a blessing. The Church often holds up St. Francis to urge people to take better care of the environment and follow his example.

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