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Day of National Honor in Peru marks the anniversary of October 9, 1968, the official day Peru nationalized its oil fields. Day of National Honor is a national holiday.
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National Fire Protection Day marks the anniversary of two killer fires, The Great Chicago Fire and The Peshtigo Fire. Both fires began on October 8, 1871. The Great Chicago Fire of October 8-10, 1871, ki...
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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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THE MAN WHO DISCOVERED AMERICA: LEIF ERICSSON Leif Ericsson, also known as Leif the Lucky, was a Norse explorer from Iceland and is often credited as the first European to set foot on North American soil...
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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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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...
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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...
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Double Ten Day in Taiwan (and secretly celebrated in China by many) commemorates October 10, 1911, Wuchang Uprising, leading to the end of the Qing Dynasty and which helped to create the Republic of China...
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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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SEEKING JUSTICE FOR THE ASSASSINATION OF A CIVIL RIGHTS. ADVOCATE: ALEX ODEH DAY Alex Odeh, an American human rights activist of Palestinian origin and the regional director of the American-Arab Anti-Dis...
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International Coming Out Day is an LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, and Queer) community initiative to provide a safe day for LGBTQ+ persons to embrace their inner selves. When an LGBTQ+ perso...
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Founded in 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a civic organization of female descendants of American fighters from the Revolutionary War. Each year since 2014, on or near the annivers...
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Each year, on October 11, Americans pause to remember General Casimir Pulaski, who gave his life for American independence during the Revolutionary War. Casimir Pulaski was a Polish patriot and renowned...
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Columbus Day / Discovery Day / Friendship Day / Día de la Hispanidad / Día de la Raza / Native Americans' Day / Discovers' Day Locations: Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Spain, South...
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Columbus Day / Discovery Day / Friendship Day / Día de la Hispanidad / Día de la Raza / Native Americans' Day / Discovers' Day Locations: Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Spain, South...
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Columbus Day / Discovery Day / Friendship Day / Día de la Hispanidad / Día de la Raza / Native Americans' Day / Discovers' Day Locations: Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Spain, South...
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Over 46 million, 14% of people in the United States, live with food insecurity and turn to the Feeding America network each year for help. They are of all races and faiths, with children and seniors hit t...
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Friendship Day is an official holiday in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It is their version of Columbus Day and celebrates the friendship of the island people. It commemorates the events of October...
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Columbus Day / Discovery Day / Friendship Day / Día de la Hispanidad / Día de la Raza / Native Americans' Day / Discovers' Day Locations: Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Spain, South...
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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.