National and International
October is the second month in the season of autumn and has 31 days in it. There are important days in October that mark occasions like festivals and seasonal events. Some of the events in the month are more focused on the events that take place all over the world. The article is mainly on about the Important Days in October 2020 – National and International.
1 October – International Day of the Older People
One of the important days in October is the International Day of Older People.The United Nations General Assembly has select on October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons on 14 December 1990.
1 October – World Vegetarian Day
October 1 is celebrated as the World Vegetarian Day.
2 October – Gandhi Jayanti
October 2 is celebrated as Gandhi. It is the day when the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was born.
3 October – German Unity Day
October 3 is celebrated as German Unity Day. In the year 1990, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Democratic Republic of Germany united to create one single federal in Germany.
4 October – World Animal Welfare Day
October 4 is celebrated as World Animal Welfare Day.
8 October – Indian Air Force Day
October 8 is recognized as the Indian Air Force day. On this day in the year 1932, the force had participated in many wars and missions.
9 October – World Post Day / World Post Office Day
World Post Day is recognized each year on October 9 as the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern.The purpose of world post day is to create awareness of the role of postal sector in peoples everyday’s lives and their contribution in economic development of countries.
10 October – World Mental Health Day
October 10 is the second Saturday of 2020 and will be celebrated as the World Mental Health Day. Its an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma, It was celebrated in 1992.
11 October – International Day of Girl Child
October 11 has been celebrated as the International Day of the Girl child. Raising awareness of issues facing girls internationally, such as education,nutrition,forced child marriage,legal rights and medical rights.
13 October – World Calamity Control Day (UN) / UN International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
The International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is globally observed on October 13. The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is marked to raise the profile of disaster risk reduction.
14 October – World Standards Day
One of the special days in October is 14, the members of IEC, ISO and ITU of the International Standards Association celebrate World Standards Day.
15 October – Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day is a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death, which includes, however is not limited to,miscarriage,still birth,SIDS,and the death of a newborn.
15 October – Global Hand washing Day
October 15 is Global Hand washing Day. International hand washing promotion campaign to motivate and mobilize people around the world to improve their hand washing habits. Washing hands at critical points during the day and washing with soap are both important.
15 October – World White Cane Day
The National Federation of the Blind celebrates White Cane Awareness Day on October 15. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane.
15 October – World Students’ Day
World Student’s Day is marked on A P J Abdul Kalam’s birthday,15th October. In 2010 the United Nations declared 15 October World Students Day
16 October – World Food Day
World Food Day is internationally celebrated on October 16 commemorate the founding of the United Nations’ (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). A World Food Day official symbol consists of three abstract human figures distributing, harvesting and sharing food.
17 October – International Poverty Eradication Day
October 17 is marked as the International Poverty Eradication Day. The international day for eradication of poverty is an international observance celebrated each year on October 17th,through out the world
23 October – Mole Day
National Mole Day celebrates a special number in chemistry.. It is an unofficial holiday celebrated among chemists, chemistry students and chemistry enthusiasts on October 23,between 6.02.am and 6.02pm,making the date 6.02 10/23 in the American style of writing.
24 October – United Nations Day
October 24 has been recognized as United Nations Day since 1948.Humanity has entered the era of sustainability with a global commitment to fulfill the great promise of the 2020 agenda for sustainable development.
24 October – World Development Information Day
The General Assembly in 1972 decided to institute a World Development Information Day to draw the attention of the world to growth problems. Hence October 24 is marked as World Development Information Day.
30 October – World Thrift Day
World Thrift day is Observed on 30th October, but World Thrift Day is celebrated every year on 31 October. The day aims to promote the savings and financial security of individuals and nations as a whole.
31 October – Rashtriya Ekta Diwas / National Unity Day
The day is known for the Current Affairs: The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or the National Unity Day that is celebrated on October 31 in India. The day is the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.