Cuba Independence Day
#Independence#HistoricalThis significant day commemorates the start of Cuba's battle for freedom from Spanish rule in 1868.
National Cake Decorating Day
#Food#Dessert#ActivitiesA day dedicated to enhancing skills in frosting, icing, and creating artistic designs on cakes.
National Handbag Day
#FashionHonoring the vital accessory and fashion staple, the handbag.
World Homeless Day
#PeopleRaising awareness about homelessness and encourage global action to alleviate it.
World Mental Health Day
#HealthPromoting mental health awareness, education, and advocacy against social stigma.
World Porridge Day
#FoodHonoring the staple food porridge and its significance in combating world hunger.
Interesting Facts of October 10th
- In Taiwan, October 10th is known as Double Ten Day or National Day, marking the start of the Wuchang Uprising of 1911, which led to the collapse of China's Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China.
- Fiji also celebrates Fiji Day on October 10th, commemorating the nation's independence from British colonial rule in 1970.
- The Great Chicago Fire, which caused vast destruction and claimed about 300 lives, started on October 8, 1871, and continued into October 10th, burning for a total of around 36 hours before it was finally extinguished.
- The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, was established on October 10, 1845, and has since been one of the nation’s premier sources for commissioned naval and Marine Corps officers.