World Post Day – This day is observed to commemorate the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) on October 9, 1874. The day aims to raise awareness about the role of postal services in the everyday lives of people and businesses worldwide.
Leif Erikson Day – This day commemorates the arrival of the Norse explorer Leif Erikson in North America, about 500 years before Christopher Columbus. It is observed in the United States to celebrate the contributions of Nordic Americans to American culture and society.
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day – Observed on the second Saturday of October, this day aims to raise awareness about the needs of people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families, and to promote access to hospice and palliative care services worldwide.
International Beer and Pizza Day – This day celebrates the popular combination of beer and pizza, two of the most widely consumed food and drink items in the world. It is an occasion to indulge in the delicious pairing and share the joy with friends and family.
National Chess Day (USA) – Observed on the second Saturday of October, this day celebrates the game of chess and its contributions to intellectual development and strategic thinking. It is an occasion for chess enthusiasts to organize tournaments, matches, and other events to promote the game.
768: Charlemagne becomes king of the Franks.
1410: The Battle of Grunwald takes place between the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania against the Teutonic Order.
1635: The Treaty of Prague is signed between the Holy Roman Empire and the Protestant states ending the Thirty Years’ War.
1701: The Collegiate School of Connecticut (now Yale University) is chartered in New Haven, Connecticut.
1820: The Royal Astronomical Society is founded in London, England.
1911: Italy declares war on the Ottoman Empire, beginning the Italo-Turkish War.
1967: Ernesto “Che” Guevara is executed in Bolivia.
1986: The Phantom of the Opera musical has its first performance in London’s West End.
2004: The asteroid 3753 Cruithne, which is in a complicated orbit relative to Earth, is discovered.
