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DANCE, DANCE, DANCE DURING NATIONAL DANCE WEEK National Dance Week, organized by the National Dance Week Foundation (NDWF), initially occurred in April. In 2024, the governing body moved the event to Oct...
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Family TV Show Day encourages families to pick a show every family member can watch together regularly and build this into their routines. Family viewing can open communication and promote in-depth disc...
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Francisco Morazán was the president of the United Provinces of Central America and military leader in Honduras. His life and accomplishments are celebrated on the anniversary of his birth each year, Octob...
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On October 3, we celebrate the birth of Gore Vidal in 1925. Born Eugene Louis Vidal, he was an American writer and a public intellectual. Vidal died on July 31, 2012; his many great novels, essays, and...
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The Singapore Grand Prix is a prestigious Formula One (F1) motor racing event held annually in the city-state of Singapore. The race was first held in 2008 and has since become a popular event in the F1 c...
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INDEPENDENCE DAY IN IRAQ: A CELEBRATION OF ANCIENT HERITAGE AND FREEDOM Iraq's Independence Day, observed annually on October 3rd, marks the anniversary of the country's independence from British control...
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Kids Music Day was created in 2016 to raise awareness about the importance of music in children's education. It involves public and private schools, concerts, and instrument donations.
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The first Friday of October is National Denim Day. Clothing manufacturer HD Lee started the day as a fundraiser in support of the women's cancer programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation. Today...
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Pause, take a deep breath, and look around if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere. You’re standing at the height of the fall leaves splendor. Have you noticed? If you haven’t, take a moment today and apprec...
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MFG Day—organized nationally by The Manufacturing Institute—is manufacturing’s most significant annual opportunity to inspire the next generation about the industry and careers in modern manufacturing—and...
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CELEBRATING AMERICAN INDUSTRY: NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK National Manufacturing Week is an annual event held in the United States to celebrate and promote the importance of the manufacturing sector to...
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The world looks forward to this week each year. The announcement of the winners of the prestigious Nobel Prize takes place. The prizes were designated in the will of Alfred Nobel (October 21, 1833 - Dece...
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Hindus observe two kinds of Ekadashi: yearly and monthly. Papankusha Ekadeshi is the Ekadeshi of Ashwin Shukla Paksha. Devotees fast for a day. During this celebration, one should worship Padmanabha, th...
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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 p...
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The first Friday of October is World Smile Day, encouraging people to smile. The holiday comes from the creator of the smiley face, Harvey Ball. The famous symbol was created in 1963. As the years pass...