Photo: Ananthu Manoharan
Place: Kollam
Saturday, 5 October 2013
Friday, 4 October 2013
World Animal Day
World Animal Day is celebrated each year on October the 4th. It started in Florence, Italy in 1931 at a convention of ecologists. The 4th of October was originally chosen for World Animal Day because it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment.
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World Space Week is observed from
Ans: October 4 to October 10
It is observed in most of the world, in continents including Europe, Russia and Asia. World Space Week is officially defined as "an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition".
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Father of refrigeration and air conditioning
John Gorrie was born on October 3, 1803. He was a physician, scientist, inventor, and
humanitarian. He is considered the father of refrigeration and air
conditioning.
Born on the Island of Nevis to Scottish parents on October 3, 1803. He died on June 29, 1855.
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Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Gandhi Jayanti - International Day of Non-Violence
Gandhi Jayanti is observed on October 2. It is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". The United Nations General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that October 2 will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
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Tuesday, 1 October 2013
International Day of Older Persons
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The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year. On December 14, 1990 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons.
Monday, 30 September 2013
International Translation Day
International Translation Day is celebrated every year on 30 September on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators.
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Sunday, 29 September 2013
Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria
Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria was the first female president
of her country Chile. She was born September 29, 1951. She is a Social Democrat politician who was President of Chile
from 11 March 2006 to 11 March 2010.
Coffee Day
International Coffee Day is also known as Coffee Day or National Coffee Day, is an annual event observed on September 29 in a handful of countries for the celebration and enjoyment of the popular beverage coffee.
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