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Events In October 2024
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in October of this year.
October Events
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 cl...
October
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 he...
October
Cinnamon Bun Day (Kanelbulle)(SE): October...
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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...
October
Denim Day, Ntl. Lee: October 4
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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...
October
Diversity Day, Ntl.: October 4
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National Diversity Day is a day to celebrate and embrace who we are, despite our differences, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, or disability. A day to reflect on...
October
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (C): Octobe...
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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...
October
Flute Tooting Day: October 4
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International Toot Your Flute Day celebrates you and all your fabulousness! While holidays celebrate special occasions, famous people, fabulous food, and super-duper inventions, today’s holiday commemora...
October
Independence Day, (LS)(1966): October 1
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Independence Day in Lesotho marks the anniversary of October 4, 1966, the official day of independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
October
Kid's Music Day: October 4
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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.
October
Manufacturing Day, Ntl: October 4
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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...
October
Ships-in-a-Bottle Day: October 4
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About 1784 is when people started putting ships into bottles. Before that, German artist Matthias Buchinger experimented with objects in bottles beginning in 1719. This highly detailed hobby requires an...
October
Shoppe with the Drags (CA-QC): October 4 (...
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The IMPERTINENCE showcase featuring 28 wigs designed by renowned hair artist Stéphane Scotto Di Cesare is currently being exhibited at Eaton Centre courtesy of Festival Mode + Design this summer. The 800-...
October
Smile Day, World: October 4
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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...
October
Taco Day, Ntl.: October 4
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National Taco Day celebrates the Mexican sandwich we call the taco. The taco comes in several manifestations and is made from corn or wheat tortilla, folded (or rolled), and stuffed with filling. It's b...
October
Ten-Four Day: October 4
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Ten-Four is radio lingo for "I got it," "Good to go," or "Affirmative." It is part of the APCO Project 14 Aural Brevity Code developed for citizen radio operators between 1937 and 1939. These calls were u...
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