Defenders Day (Ukraine) is a public holiday in Ukraine. It is celebrated annually on October 14th. On October 14th of 2014 then Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko issued a decree, making the day a new holiday: “Defender of Ukraine Day”. This was because of the Russian military's intervention into Ukraine (2014-present) and decommunization in Ukraine. The Ukraine parliament approved the … [Read more...]
Emergency Nurses Day
Emergency Nurses Day is celebrated on the second Wednesday of October every year. This year it lands on October 12th. While the nursing profession requires large amounts of compassion and expertise, nurses who dedicate their resources to hospital emergency rooms must contend with unique difficulties. The Day’s Origins Emergency Nurses Day originated in Australia in 1989: an … [Read more...]
Columbus Day
For a long time, the second Monday in October has been known as Columbus Day. However, since the 1970s many alternatives have been proposed for this day. Many see celebrating Columbus’ conquests in the Americas as a true offense against the native populations. Truly, though Italian Christopher Columbus’ exploration was exciting for Europe, it is important to note that the world was not … [Read more...]
You Matter to Me Day
Annually on October 7, You Matter to Me Day is observed. It’s important to tell loved ones how you feel. A loved one may pass away and you might not get a chance to tell them that they mattered to you. Matter of fact, expressing your feelings regularly is one of the most critical and essential aspects of any relationship. Today is the day to tell your friends and family that they matter … [Read more...]
World Teacher’s Day
October 5th marks World Teacher’s Day. The day was created in 1994 and is intended to shine a light on improving working conditions for all educators. Furthermore, the day honors the 1966 signing of a “recommendation concerning the 'Status of Teachers'.” The International Labor Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) … [Read more...]
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was established in 1985 as an annual campaign to raise awareness regarding the impact of breast cancer as well as fund research into its causes, treatment, and cure. What Is Breast Cancer? One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. This type of cancer is a disease in which malignant … [Read more...]
