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The Cold War ground toward its end with the reunification of West and East Germany on October 3, 1990. This historic event reunited a nation split by the allied powers in 1945, with France, the United Sta...
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Disability History & Awareness Week(s) to educate children and the general population about people with disabilities, their achievements and how to prevent becoming disabled through personal safety and a...
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Independence Day in Lesotho marks the anniversary of October 4, 1966, the official day of independence from Britain. This is a national holiday.
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Republic Day in Portugal marks the anniversary of October 5, 1910, the official day Portugal became a republic. This is a national holiday.
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Parliament Day in Croatia marks the anniversary of October 8, 1991, the official day Croatia cut all ties with Yugoslavia. This is a national holiday.
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National Pro-Life Cupcake Day was created to raise awareness about abortion and provide a means of peaceful protest. Supporters of the pro-life (anti-abortion) movement pass out cupcakes on this day as...
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Independence Day in Uganda marks the anniversary of October 9, 1962, the official day Uganda gained its independence from Britain. This is a national holiday.
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Double Ten Day in Taiwan (and secretly celebrated in China by many), commemorates the October 10,1911, Wuchang Uprising, an event that lead to the end of the Qing Dynasty and helped to create the Republic...
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First run 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 nationa...
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Marking the beginning of Cuba's war for independence against Spain, October 10, 1868. This is a national holiday.
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The State of Alabama changed Columbus Day into American Indian Heritage Day in 2000. This is a statewide holiday on the 2nd Monday of October.
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Independence Day in Fiji marks the anniversary of October 10, 1970, the official day of independence from Britain. Celebrated on the 2nd Monday in October. This is a national holiday.
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Annually on the day of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, October 12, 1492, Dia de la Raza, (Day of Race) in Mexico celebrates the contributions of the Spanish and indigenous people to Mexi...
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Some people just think differently. They see issues and information from a different perspective and are not afraid to share their views. Freethought day is your coming out day. Show the world your perspe...
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Independence Day in Equatorial Guinea marks the anniversary of October 12, 1968, the official day of independence from Spain. This is a national holiday.
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