This day was developed in 2018 by the WEEE Forum with the support of its members. The day is used to raise the public profile of e-waste recycling and encourage customers to recycle their e-waste with the resulting increase in e-waste recycling rates on the day itself and into the future. Activities include conferences, events,Continue reading “International E-Waste Day”
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The International Day for Disaster Reduction
This day was started in 1989, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. The day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risksContinue reading “The International Day for Disaster Reduction”
Holidays on 12th October
Columbus Day This is a national holiday in the United States, officially celebrating the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. It would have been 21st October in the Julian Calendar, but is 12th October in the Gregorian calendar, however is celebrated in the USA on the second Monday of October. Columbus wasContinue reading “Holidays on 12th October”
Canadian Thanksgiving
Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It has been officially celebrated as an annual holiday since 6th November 1879, being celebrated before in either late October or early November before this year. From 1879 onwards, it was a Thursday in November,Continue reading “Canadian Thanksgiving”
Holidays on 10th October
Cuba Independence Day This day commemorates the Anniversary of the beginning of the War of Independence. The “Dia de la Independencia” marks the start of Cuba’s struggle for independence from Spain in 1868. At the start of the nineteenth century, the Peninsular Wars in Europe resulted in Napoleon’s brother Joseph becoming king of Spain. FeelingContinue reading “Holidays on 10th October”
Uganda Independence Day
This day commemorates when Uganda gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. Explorer Henry Stanley discovered the country in 1875 which was divided into two kingdoms at the time. In 1888 the country came under the control of the British East Africa Company. After World War Two, native Ugandans were allowed to serve inContinue reading “Uganda Independence Day”
Egypt Armed Forces Day
Egypt Armed Forces Day This is the date the October War of 1973 began with the Egyptian Army’s successful crossing of the Suez Canal that culminated in the capture of the Bar Lev Line.
Holidays on 3rd October
Gaecheonjeol This is National Foundation Day in North & South Korea, celebrating the legendary formation of the first Korean state of Gojoseon in 2333 BC. This date has traditionally been regarded as the date for the founding of the Korean people. It was established as a national holiday in 1909, and there is an annualContinue reading “Holidays on 3rd October”
World Smile Day
Harvey Ball created the smiley face in 1963. As the years pass he became concerned about the over-commercialisation of his symbol, and how its original meaning and intent had become lost in the constant repetition of the marketplace. Out of the concern came this day, he thought that all of us should devote one dayContinue reading “World Smile Day”
Holidays on 5th October
Vanuatu Constitution Day This day commemorates the signing of the Constitution in 1979. The country was granted full independence in 1979 after being under an unique Anglo-French Condominium. After this, the drafting of a constitution got underway, consisting of representatives of different political parties, religious leaders and local tribal chiefs. It was signed on 5thContinue reading “Holidays on 5th October”
