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There are few things worse than foot aches, whether from standing too long, walking, or wearing the wrong shoes. Your foot health affects everything in your body, from posture to your hips, legs, and knees. National Foot Health Week in Australia is an awareness campaign designed to educate the public about foot-related issues and the treatments and practices available to help you live your best life pain-free.

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Oct

Handbag Day, Ntl.: October 10

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The handbag a woman carries says everything about her. It is functional, denotes status and lifestyle, and expresses her personality. Today is a celebration of this ubiquitous and necessary feminine accessory. National Handbag Day first ran in 2012. Annually on October 10.

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Oct

Independence Day Holiday, (FJ)(1970): October 10

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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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Oct

Indigenous Peoples' Day, Ntl., (1492): October 10

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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 Peoples’ Day, 2021 OCTOBER 08, 2021 • 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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Oct

Kartika (H): October 10 - November 8

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Kartika, known as Karthikai or Katik, is a Hindu month named after the Hindu god Kartikeya. It corresponds to October/November in the Gregorian calendar. Typically, this is the eight-month, except in the western Indian state of Gujarat, where this month is considered the new year, as it is the month of Diwali. 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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Oct

Kick Butt Day, October 10

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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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Oct

Marine Week, Ntl. (ZA): October 10-14

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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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Oct

Mental Health Day, World: October 10

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The World Health Organization promotes World Mental Health Day. It's a day to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize efforts to support mental health.

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Oct

Motorsport Memorial Day: October 10

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Created in 2016, Motorsport Memorial Day honors the memory of all who have died in delivering the sport, whether drivers, mechanics, crew members, or fans. Annually on October 10.

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Oct

Porridge Day, World: October 10

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Created in 2009, World Porridge Day is an annual fundraising initiative of Mary's Meals in Scotland. Its purpose is to raise money for food for children in developing countries. Porridge is a national dish of Scotland. In addition to fundraising activities, an annual World Porridge Making Championship occurs in the village of Carrbridge.

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Oct

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day: October 10

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Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day in the United States has one main goal: to raise awareness about the major causes of fatalities and road accidents and how to avoid them. This event is organized by the Transportation & Development Institute (T&DI) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

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Oct

School Lunch Week, Ntl.: October 10-14

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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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Oct

Squittleday, World: October 10

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World Squittleday, a combination of squid and cuttlefish, celebrates the squid and cuttlefish, one of four species of cephalopods. Squid and cuttlefish look similar; squid are speedy predators, and cuttlefish take their time, moving slowly. Squid look like torpedoes, whereas cuttlefish are broader and a little roomier. Both have internal shells. 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. Each year, marine scientists across the globe celebrate International Cephalopods Awareness Days in October as a teaching tool and a call for marine environmental preservation.

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Oct

Thanksgiving (CA): October 10

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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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Oct

War of Independence Day, (CU)(1868): October 10

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Marking the beginning of Cuba's war for independence against Spain, October 10, 1868. War of Independence Day is a national holiday.

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