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The following is a list of notable month-long observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something.
Since 2009, the month has included an overall theme, "Our Shared Responsibility," and weekly themes throughout the month were introduced in 2011. [5] In October 2023, a new theme "Secure Our World" was announced as an enduring theme for future years.
October 2 World Habitat Day: First Monday of October World Animal Day: October 4 National Badger Day [141] [142] [143] October 6 World Octopus Day [144] [145] [146] October 8 Energy Efficiency Day [147] First Wednesday in October International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction: October 13 International E-Waste Day [148] [149] [150] October 14
September 15 – October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month [49] October: National Information Literacy Awareness Month [50] October: Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month; October: Country Music Month [51] October: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; October: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; October: National Arts ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month dates back to 1985, when the American Cancer Society picked one week in October and teamed up with the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries – now ...
Every month carries its own unique spirit, but October truly stands out. With fall in full swing and the spookiest holiday—Halloween—on the horizon, October brings a special charm. Picture ...
National Arts & Humanities Month. National Arts & Humanities Month was established in 1993 and is celebrated every October [1] in the United States. It was initiated to encourage Americans to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their lives, and to begin a lifelong habit of participation in the arts and humanities.
Unity Day, the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month (observed in the United States on third or fourth Wednesday of October [1]), [2] has been recognized in the United States since 2011.