International Day of the Deployed: This day is dedicated to honoring and thanking military personnel who are currently deployed and serving their country in foreign lands.
World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day: This day is aimed at raising awareness about bone and joint health in children and young adults, and the importance of early detection and treatment of bone and joint disorders.
International Gin and Tonic Day: Celebrated on the third Thursday of October, this day is all about enjoying the classic cocktail of gin and tonic, which is a popular drink around the world.
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day: Observed on the third Monday of October, this day is a reminder to tidy up and organize your computer’s desktop, folders, and files to increase productivity and reduce stress.
National Pharmacy Technician Day: This day is observed on the third Tuesday of October to recognize and appreciate the contributions of pharmacy technicians to the healthcare system and their dedication to patient care.
Evaluate Your Life Day: This day encourages people to take some time to reflect on their lives and evaluate where they are in terms of their goals, values, and overall well-being.
202 BC – The Battle of Zama is fought in North Africa, resulting in the defeat of Hannibal and the Carthaginians by Roman forces led by Scipio Africanus.
1216 – King John of England dies, and is succeeded by his nine-year-old son, Henry III.
1781 – British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders at the Battle of Yorktown, effectively ending the American Revolutionary War.
1812 – French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte begin their retreat from Moscow, which had been captured and burned by the Russians.
1987 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average experiences its largest single-day percentage drop in history, known as Black Monday.
2005 – The trial of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein begins in Baghdad.
2017 – The funeral of Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang is held in Hanoi.
