October 5 is UNESCO’s World Teachers’ Day.
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme: Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change
October 16 is World Food Day. This year’s theme: Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.
October 11 is the 15th annual International Day of the Girl, recognizing girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
October 18 is Persons Day, marking the day in 1929 when Canada’s highest court of appeal handed down the decision to include (some) women in the legal definition of “persons”.
October 23 is Mole Day, celebrated from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., to commemorate Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 10²³)
October 29 is World Coding Day, recognizing the skills and work that make it possible for you to read this.
Variety Of Vegetables, image by Ella Olsson, via Pexels