Halloween: Halloween is celebrated on October 31 every year in several countries. It is a holiday that originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated to mark the end of the harvest season.
World Cities Day: World Cities Day is observed on October 31 every year to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, enhance cooperation among countries and cities, and contribute to sustainable urban development around the world.
Magic Day: Magic Day is celebrated on October 31 to commemorate the life and achievements of legendary magician Harry Houdini. This day is dedicated to celebrating the art of magic and all the magicians who have contributed to it throughout history.
1517: Martin Luther, a German monk, famously nailed his “Ninety-Five Theses” to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, sparking the Protestant Reformation.
1864: Nevada was admitted as the 36th state of the United States.
1922: Benito Mussolini was made Prime Minister of Italy, leading to the rise of fascist rule in the country.
1941: During World War II, the US Navy destroyer USS Reuben James was sunk by a German U-boat, resulting in the loss of over 100 lives.
1968: President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered a halt to all U.S. bombing of North Vietnam, leading to the eventual negotiations that ended the Vietnam War.
1984: Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her bodyguards.
1993: The Maastricht Treaty, which created the European Union, came into effect.
2003: Concorde, the supersonic passenger jet, made its last commercial flight from New York City to London.
