On 9 October 1820, Guayaquil was declared a free port by José Joaquín de Olmedo. The city became a point of contenti...

Durga Puja is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon king Mahishasura. It is als...

Hangeul Proclamation Day celebrates the creation of the Korean alphabet, known as hangeul. The holiday is celebrated o...

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Abolition Day commemorates the day in 1793 when slavery was abolished in St. Barts. It is celebrated with a parade, mu...

Independence Day in Uganda is celebrated on October 9, marking the day in 1962 when Uganda gained independence from th...

World Post Day is celebrated on 9 October every year. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Universal Postal Uni...

Leif Erikson Day is a national holiday in the United States that commemorates the Norse explorer Leif Erikson. It is c...

The International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is observed every year on October 13. The day commemorates the an...