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The ancient Roman festival of Ludi Victoriae Sullanae was celebrated on the 26th October. The festivities lasted until the 1st November. Read more
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Eid Al Adha
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Eid Al Adha on October 26[url=http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/bahrain/eid-al-adha-on-october-26-astronomer-says-1....
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United Nations Day
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In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly declared 24 October, the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, as which "shall be devoted to making known to the peoples of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations and to gaining their support for" its work Read mo...
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National Archaeology Day
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National Archaeology Day: Celebrating the Social Life of Things The College of Arts & Sciences, along with more than 100 international archaeological organisations will present a series of programs and activities on October 20 at the Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, to celebrate Natio...
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Armilustrium
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In ancient Roman religion, the Armilustrium was a festival in honour of Mars, the god of war, celebrated on October 19. On this day the weapons of the soldiers were ritually purified and stored for winter. The army would be assembled and reviewed in the Circus Maximus, garlanded with flowers. The tru...
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners The overall winner of the Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year is Paul Nicklen (Canada) for his photo "Bubble-jetting emperors". It was taken near the emperor penguin colony at the frozen edge of the Ross Sea, Antarctica. Paul...
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International Necktie Day
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International Necktie Day is celebrated on October 18 in Croatia and in various cities around the world, e.g. in Dublin, Tübingen, Como, Tokyo, Sydney and other towns. Read more
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The 2012 Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Lecture
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A lecture to honour the 100th birthday of one of Manchester's most well-known mathematicians and politicians. It will be held in Lecture Theatre A in University Place, The University of Manchester, at 5pm on Thursday 18th October. It is free, but guests must register, which can be done at www.mi...
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Astronomical Society of Glasgow lecture
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'Extra Solar Planet Discovery' Thursday 18th October Tania Johnston and Dr Martin Dominick, ROE Read more
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on October 17 throughout the world. It was officially recognised by the United Nations in 1992, but the first commemoration of the event took place in Paris, France, in 1987 when 100,000 people gathered on the Human Right...
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National Fossil Day
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October 17th, 2012[url=http://nature.nps.gov/geology/nationalfossi...
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Glastonbury festival organiser Michael Eavis is remaining upbeat about the event despite forecasts predicting heavy thunderstorms over the weekend. Almost 100,000 festival-goers are already estimated to have arrived at his small farm in the Somerset village of Pilton for the year's ultimate...
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World Food Day
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World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honour of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in 1945. Read more
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London Fashion Week
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London Fashion Week Read more London Fashion Week is an apparel trade show held in London, England twice each year, in February and September. Read more
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Montgolfier brothers flight
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On 4 June 1783, the Montgolfier brothers flew their hot air balloon as their first public demonstration at Annonay in front of a group of dignitaries from the Etats particulars. Its flight covered 2 km, lasted 10 minutes, and had an estimated altitude of 1,600-2,000 m. Word of their success quickly r...
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