Disarmament Week
Disarmament Week is observed annually from October 24 to October 30, a dedicated period for promoting awareness and understanding of disarmament, arms control and international peace and security. History of Disarmament Week…
Global Media and Information Literacy Week
Global Media and Information Literacy Week is observed annually from October 24 to October 31, a dedicated week that promotes the essential skills of accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and responsibly using media and…
Bat Appreciation Week
Bat Appreciation Week is observed annually from October 24 to October 31, a week dedicated to recognising and celebrating the vital role that bats play in our ecosystems. History of Bat Appreciation…
Global Champagne Day
Global Champagne Day is celebrated each year on the fourth Friday in October, a day dedicated to raising a glass in honour of sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France….
40‑Hour Work Week Day
40‑Hour Work Week Day is an observance held annually on October 24, a day to reflect on the standard full‑time work week of forty hours and what that means in today’s…
Black Thursday
Black Thursday refers to October 24, 1929, the day that marked the dramatic onset of the stock market crash that helped trigger the Great Depression. History of Black Thursday In the late…
National Good & Plenty Day
National Good & Plenty Day is celebrated every year on October 24, honoring the classic pink‑and‑white candy‑coated black licorice known as Good & Plenty. History of National Good & Plenty Day…
National Senior UTI Awareness Day
National Senior UTI Awareness Day is observed annually on October 24, a dedicated day to raise awareness about urinary tract infections (UTIs) among older adults, especially seniors whose symptoms may be…
National Food Day
National Food Day is observed each year on October 24, a day dedicated to promoting healthy, affordable, and sustainably‑produced food. It’s a time to reflect on how our food choices affect…
National Crazy Day
National Crazy Day is celebrated every year on October 24, a fun observance that invites people to break from the usual, embrace spontaneity, and let out a little wild side. History of National…