World Day for Decent Work – A day promoting fair working conditions and workers’ rights.
World Day of Bullying Prevention – This day is observed annually on the first Monday of October and aims to raise awareness about bullying and its impact on individuals and communities. It also promotes ways to prevent and address bullying.
International Walk to School Day – This day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of October and encourages children to walk or bike to school instead of being driven by their parents. It promotes physical activity, environmental awareness, and safer streets.
National Poetry Day (UK) – This day is celebrated in the UK on the first Thursday of October and aims to promote poetry and its role in culture and society. Each year, there is a theme for National Poetry Day, and various events and activities are organized to celebrate poetry.
World Cotton Day – This day was established by the World Trade Organization (WTO) to celebrate the importance of cotton as a global commodity and to recognize the economic and social benefits of cotton production for millions of people around the world.
Energy Efficiency Day – This day is observed annually on October 7th and aims to raise awareness about the importance of energy efficiency in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, saving money, and creating jobs. It also promotes the use of energy-efficient technologies and practices in homes, businesses, and industries.
1571: The Battle of Lepanto, one of the largest naval battles in history, takes place in the Gulf of Patras, Greece. The Christian League, led by Spain and Venice, defeated the Ottoman Empire, preventing the expansion of the Ottoman Empire into Europe.
1763: King George III of Great Britain issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, setting aside lands west of the Appalachian Mountains for use by Native American tribes and prohibiting settlement by European colonists.
1913: Henry Ford introduces the first moving assembly line, which reduces the time it takes to assemble a car from 12.5 hours to just 93 minutes.
1949: The German Democratic Republic (East Germany) is founded, becoming a communist state in the Soviet sphere of influence during the Cold War.
1985: Palestinian terrorists hijack the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro and murder American passenger Leon Klinghoffer, prompting a major international crisis.
2001: The US launches airstrikes against Afghanistan in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, marking the beginning of the War in Afghanistan.
