World Thrift Day – A day to promote the importance of thriftiness and saving money, as well as environmental sustainability through reduced consumption.
World Audiovisual Heritage Day: This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of audiovisual documents as an essential part of cultural heritage.
International Orthopaedic Nurses Day: This day celebrates and recognizes the work of orthopaedic nurses who care for patients with musculoskeletal problems.
National Publicist Day: This day honors the work of publicists, who help to create and maintain the public image of individuals, organizations, and businesses.
Checklist Day: This day is all about being organized and making a list of tasks to complete, helping people to be more productive and efficient.
Buy a Donut Day: As the name suggests, this day encourages people to buy donuts and enjoy them with friends and family.
National Candy Corn Day: This day is dedicated to celebrating the popular American candy made from sugar, corn syrup, and confectioner’s wax.
1485: King Henry VII of England is crowned.
1831: Nat Turner, a slave and preacher, is executed in Virginia after leading a violent rebellion against slavery.
1922: The Italian fascist party comes to power under Benito Mussolini.
1938: Orson Welles’ radio adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds” causes panic among listeners who mistake the fictional broadcast for a real invasion by Martians.
1945: Jackie Robinson signs a contract with the Montreal Royals, a minor league team in the Brooklyn Dodgers organization, breaking the color barrier in professional baseball.
1961: The Soviet Union tests the Tsar Bomba, the most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated.
1974: Muhammad Ali defeats George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle” boxing match in Kinshasa, Zaire.
2015: A Russian plane carrying tourists crashes in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, killing all 224 people on board.
