The day was widely commemorated by parades, dinners and other events throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today celebrations are mostly modest.
Today is Overseas Chinese Day in Taiwan. Thousands of overseas Chinese come to Taiwan for this and other occasions in October, making the month a special one.
Today is the anniversary of the Revolution in Somalia. Oct. 21 and 22 commemorate the bloodless revolution of 1969 that brought military-led scientific socialism into power.
Today is Antilles Day on the island nations of Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten. Antilles Day is celebrated by all the Dutch-held islands in the region. It is a day of reflection and honor to all of those who have made significant contributions to the history of these islands.
Today is Apple Day in England. This is an annual celebration of apples and orchards held in Covent Garden, London. Apple Day was initiated in 1990 by Common Ground, a UK charity and lobby group promoting “local distinctiveness.” Common Ground has used the apple as a symbol of the physical, cultural and genetic diversity we should not let slip away.
Today is the anniversary of the 1995 Dayton Agreement, which provided the general framework for peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Today is the birthday of Alfred Bernhard Nobel (1833-1896), the Swedish chemist and engineer who invented dynamite. His will established the Nobel Prize.
Gregorian Calendar: 21 October 2009 C.E.
Hijri Calendar: 3 Dhul-Qadah 1430 A.H.
Hebrew Calendar: 3 Cheshvan 5770
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