World Cerebral Palsy Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects muscle coordination and movement.
German-American Day: Celebrated in the United States, this day commemorates the arrival of German immigrants and their contribution to the American culture and economy.
National Noodle Day: This food holiday celebrates one of the world’s oldest and most versatile foods, noodles, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
World Architecture Day: Observed on the first Monday of October, this day aims to raise awareness about the role of architecture in shaping our environment and creating sustainable spaces.
International Day of Non-Violence: This day is observed to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, an iconic figure in India’s independence movement and a proponent of non-violent resistance. The day aims to promote non-violence and peaceful conflict resolution globally.
1536: English king Henry VIII’s third wife, Jane Seymour, becomes queen of England.
1683: The first Mennonites arrive in America, settling in Germantown, Pennsylvania.
1847: The first women’s medical school, the Boston Female Medical School, opens.
1927: The era of talking movies begins with the release of “The Jazz Singer” starring Al Jolson.
1973: Egypt and Syria launch a surprise attack on Israel, starting the Yom Kippur War.
1981: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is assassinated by members of an Islamic extremist group during a military parade.
2010: The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov for their work on graphene, a material with many potential applications in electronics and other fields.
