World Lemur Day – A day raising awareness about lemurs and their conservation.
World Day against Cyber-Censorship: This day is observed to raise awareness about the issue of online censorship and promote free access to information on the internet.
Intersex Awareness Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by intersex people and promote their rights to bodily autonomy and self-determination.
National Pumpkin Day: This day is a celebration of pumpkins, which are a popular symbol of the fall season in many parts of the world. It is a day to enjoy pumpkin dishes and decorations.
International School Library Day: This day is observed to celebrate the importance of school libraries and the role they play in promoting literacy and a love of learning among children and young people.
World Occupational Therapy Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the role of occupational therapy in promoting health, well-being, and participation in everyday activities for people of all ages and abilities.
306 AD – Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor.1689 – The Treaty of Nerchinsk is signed between Russia and China.
1774 – The First Continental Congress adjourns in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1863 – The Football Association, the oldest football association in the world, is formed in London, England.
1881 – The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral takes place in Tombstone, Arizona Territory.
1947 – The Maharaja of Kashmir agrees to allow his kingdom to join India.
1979 – South Korean President Park Chung-hee is assassinated by the director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, Kim Jae-gyu.
2001 – The United States passes the Patriot Act, which expands the powers of law enforcement agencies in the fight against terrorism.
