High Point Market is the world's largest furnishings industry trade show, with more than 2,000 manufacturers in 11.5 million square feet of showroom and exhibit space in multiple buildings in downtown High Point, North Carolina. Each Market attracts tens of thousands of retail home furnishings buyers, interior designers, architects, and others in the home furnishings industry. This event typically draws 75,000 design and industry professionals annually and sets the tone for furniture and interior design trends over the next year. High Point Market is wholesale and not open to the general public, and you must obtain a pass to attend.

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HIP Week (CA): October 21-25

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HIP Week (Health Information Professionals Week) is an annual event in Canada that celebrates and recognizes the contributions of health information professionals (HIPs). HIP Week is typically held during the third week of November each year. Health information professionals manage, analyze, and protect health information. This includes everything from electronic health records to patient billing and coding. HIPs are crucial in ensuring that healthcare providers have access to accurate and complete health information and that patients' personal health information is kept confidential and secure. HIP Week is a way to recognize and celebrate these professionals' hard work and dedication and raise awareness about their important role in the healthcare system. HIP Week is organized by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), which represents health information professionals across Canada. The CHIMA and HIP Week websites above provide more information about the event and resources for organizations and individuals who want to get involved.

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Hispanity Day (ES)(1492): October 12

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Columbus Day / Discovery Day / Friendship Day / Día de la Hispanidad / Día de la Raza / Native Americans' Day / Discovers' Day Locations: Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Spain, South Dakota & Hawaii, United States All of these events mark a historical anniversary. The celebration, however, originated with President Benjamin Harrison in 1892. You see, Harrison had a problem. In 1891, rioters in New Orleans killed 11 Italian immigrants, three of whom still held Italian citizenship. Even then, uniquely American hypocrisy reigned. Citizens hated immigrants, despite nearly every American descending from or being an immigrant. Six Italians were accused of murder in March of that year. By the next day, rumors whipped through the Big Easy, and a mob stormed the jail. The rioters murdered 11 Italians as retribution. The shootings and lynchings caused a political nightmare for the Harrison Administration with the Italian government, and Harrison was up for re-election. Italy recalled its officials, and American officials vacated Rome. Threats of war were traded, and nobody was happy. Since the mid-nineteenth century, Italians choosing US citizenship had become a significant voting block in the United States. Harrison needed their vote, and paying restitution to the Italian government produced ridicule rather than results. An idea formed. It was the 400th anniversary of Columbus' landing in the Americas. Columbus was Italian, and many large spectaculars were already planned. Why not make Columbus Day an official federal holiday for the year 1892? That worked. Diplomats returned to their posts, war was averted, and Italians celebrated in the Americas. Columbus Day became an official annual holiday in the United States by a joint Congressional/Presidential resolution on April 30, 1934, with modification in 1968 (36 USC 107) to the second Monday of October. Columbus Day commemorates the events of October 11-15, 1492, when Christopher Columbus and his crew first sighted land. Landfall occurred on October 12, 1492; he thought he had found a way to India. Instead, Columbus discovered the Bahamas, and it would take time for him to realize it was an entirely new continent. Columbus Day, on October 12, is a national holiday in Belize, and the Bahamas refer to it as Discovery Day. In Spain, it is called Día de la Hispanidad, or Hispanity Day. In the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, it is called Friendship Day, and Mexico refers to the anniversary as Día de la Raza, or Day of Race. The United States also marks the anniversary with Native American Day and the state of Hawaii with Discovers' Day. FIRST EUROPEANS Most Americans believe that Columbus was the first European to discover America. He was the first to find the islands of the Caribbean, but not mainland North America. The first European to land on American soil was Leif Eriksson, a Viking, on October 9, 1000 AD. But first, he saw it a year before when his ship was blown off course leaving Iceland. In 999 AD, he did not land. He called the new land Helluland (Stone Slab Land). The following year, he returned, sailing south, and eventually set up camp in what we refer to as present-day Newfoundland, which he called Vinland since it was bursting with spectacular wine grapes. Archeologists in the 1960s uncovered the original camp in modern L'Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO world heritage site today. Eriksson wasn't the first European to see America. That honor falls to another Viking, Bjarni Herjolfsson. Herjolfsson saw a land covered in trees in 986 AD. He was trying to get to Greenland with his father, Erik the Red. He missed it. However, Herjolfsson did not set foot on American soil; that would have to wait another 13 years. On October 9, 1825, the first group of immigrants from Norway arrived in the United States. In 1964 President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed October 9 as Leif Eriksson Day. CONTROVERSY OVER COLUMBUS Columbus Day has become controversial in the United States because his discovery also led to the genocide of Native Americans, who lost 90% of their people over the next 400 years due to illness, enforced poverty, land theft, discrimination, and wars. That Columbus initiated colonialism through his discovery, which led to slavery and the disenfranchisement of Native Americans, is another reason several groups do not want the day or the explorer remembered. However, Columbus Day is significant to Italian Americans, who view the explorer with great pride. An Italian, he sailed to America under the patronage of the Spanish King and Queen. As far as I can tell, Alabama, in 2000, was the first state to change Columbus Day to American Indian Day in honor of America's indigenous people. By 2020, the Black Lives Matter movement, Native American organizations, and other social justice movements continued to call into question Columbus' legacy and advocate for the abolition of the holiday. In 2021, after a rise of activism to recognize indigenous people in the United States rather than their colonizers, President Biden proclaimed the first-ever National Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day.

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Home Eye Safety Month: October

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Home Eye Safety Month by Prevent Blindness focuses on educating the public about preventing eye injuries at home. Prevent Blindness states that the average home is full of unnoticed dangers. Most accidents involving everyday household products cause 125,000 eye injuries each year. Ninety percent of these eye injuries are preventable through understanding, safety practices, and proper eye protection. Prevent Blindness notes you can reduce the risks of eye injuries for yourself and other family members by using this simple checklist for different areas of your home: INDOOR EYE SAFETY AT HOME • Provide lights and handrails to improve safety on stairs. • Install lights under cabinets. • Avoid Granite and other high gloss countertops in homes with people over 65. • Wear protective glasses when handling cleaning fluids, especially those with fumes like ammonia and bleach. OUTDOOR EYE SAFETY AT HOME • Inspect and remove debris from lawns before mowing. • Keep paints, pesticides, fertilizers, and similar products properly stored in a secure area. • Keep your tools in good condition; damaged tools should be repaired or replaced. • Wear safety glasses or dust goggles to protect against flying particles, and chemical goggles to guard against exposure to fertilizers and pesticides. CHEMICAL EYE SAFETY AT HOME • Wear chemical safety goggles when using hazardous solvents and detergents. • Read and follow all manufacturer instructions and warning labels.

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Homemade Cookies Day: October 1

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Homemade Cookies Day is an unofficial event encouraging people to bake homemade cookies. Best way to celebrate? Start baking!

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Howl at the Moon Night: October 26

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Howl at the Moon Night is a nationwide bar and Happy Hour celebration that occurs a few days before Halloween each year. Contact Howl at the Moon to set up a Happy Hour Party in your city.

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Hug a Kevin Day, Ntl.: October 10

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National Hug a Kevin Day originated in 2017 with ABC, an American television network. Its purpose was to promote its show "Kevin Can F*k Himself." The objective of National Hug a Kevin Day (aside from driving viewership to the show) was to gain an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most hugs in a single day. That didn't happen. The series was canceled after one season. Of course, like most things on the internet, confusion surrounds the day, with various sites declaring April 20 or October 3 as Kevin Day and leaving it up to the Xsphere (previously Twittersphere) to decide. However, with the deposing of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy on October 3, 2023, the first time a speaker has been removed in US history, that date may go down in history. The original day, regardless, is October 10. Origin of the name "Kevin" Originating from the Irish name "Caoimhín" (pronounced "kee-veen"), the name Kevin is derived from the Old Irish "coem," meaning "kind, gentle, handsome," and "gein," meaning "birth." Historically, Saint Caoimhín, anglicized as Saint Kevin, was a 6th-century Irish monk who founded the monastery of Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland. Over time, the name's popularity spread beyond Ireland, especially into English-speaking countries. Notable Kevins: Kevin Costner - An award-winning American actor, film director, and producer known for roles in television and film, including "Dances with Wolves," "Yellowstone," and "Field of Dreams." Kevin Hart - American comedian, actor, and producer recognized for his stand-up specials and roles in films like "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" and "Central Intelligence." Kevin Bacon - Namesake for the popular party game "Six Degrees of Keven Bacon," in which people name others who are associated with him by varying degrees, the acclaimed American actor is featured in movies including "Footloose," "A Few Good Men," and "Apollo 13." Kevin Spacey - American actor and producer known for his roles in "American Beauty," "The Usual Suspects," and the television series "House of Cards," though his reputation tanked in recent years due to accusations of sexual impropriety. Kevin Durant - Professional American basketball player, NBA MVP, and multiple-time NBA champion. Kevin Garnett - Retired professional American basketball player, 2004 NBA MVP, and NBA champion in 2008 with the Boston Celtics. Kevin Kline - American actor known for his roles in movies like "A Fish Called Wanda," "In & Out," and "The Big Chill." Kevin Smith - American filmmaker, actor, and public speaker known for creating films such as "Clerks," "Mallrats," and "Dogma." Kevin Jonas - American musician and actor, a member of the pop rock band the Jonas Brothers. Kevin Feige - American film producer and president of Marvel Studios, credited with creating the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The name reached its height of popularity in the United States in the early 1960s and in Germany in the 1990s after the release of "Home Alone," a film where the protagonist is named Kevin.

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Hurricane Thanksgiving Day (VI/VG): October 21

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Celebrated in the British and US Virgin Islands, Hurricane Thanksgiving Day celebrates surviving the peak of Hurricane season in the Caribbean. Legal holiday. Technically, the hurricane season runs for five months, from June 1 - November 30, with the peak in September.

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Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: October 8

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The atomic weight of hydrogen is (1.008), and thus the reason for 10/08 as Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day. It’s a day to celebrate and learn about alternative fuels, fuel cells, and clean energy alternatives in the transportation and energy sectors.

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Igbo-Ora World Twins Festival (NG): October 7-12

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Double trouble and double fun, the annual World Twins Festival in Igbo-Ora, Nigeria, hosts over one thousand pairs of twins, many in matching outfits. Igbo-Ora has an unusually high birth rate for twins, and doctors are curious if diet or genetically passed-on hormone levels create this unique situation. Whatever the cause, Igbo-Ora is twice as fun, with international twins arriving to join the twins of Igbo-Ora each year. The timing of this event can vary wildly each year, occurring during the Spring, Summer, or Fall. The actual date is declared approximately six weeks before the event begins, and the festival is usually a week long. Contact the town organizers prior to making travel plans and verify the date. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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IMF World Bank Summit (US-DC): October 21-26

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THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group Annual Meetings provide a forum for international cooperation on financial and economic issues. Attended by central bankers, ministers of finance, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations, and academics from 192 countries, these meetings play a pivotal role in global economic governance. While the primary focus is on the work of the IMF and World Bank, the meetings also encompass seminars, regional briefings, and press conferences, which foster dialogue and understanding of global financial and economic challenges.

The meeting, typically held in the fall, is critical for discussing pressing global economic issues and formulating strategies to address them. Key Points covered include: Global Economic Outlook: One of the focal points of the summit was the global economic forecast. Discussions center around inflation rates, unemployment, fiscal policies, and sustainable economic growth. The IMF presented its World Economic Outlook report, providing insights and projections for the upcoming year.

Debt Relief:

In light of the pandemic's economic strain on many nations, debt relief was a significant topic. The World Bank and the IMF deliberated on ways to assist heavily indebted countries, especially those in the developing world, in managing their debt burdens.

Climate Change:

With the growing urgency of climate change, the summit emphasized the economic implications of environmental challenges. Topics included green financing, sustainable infrastructure projects, and economic strategies to combat climate change.

Digital Economy:

As digital transformation accelerates globally, discussions encompassed the rise of cryptocurrencies, digital banking, and how digital economies are integrated and regulated to ensure financial stability.

Inclusive Growth:

Leaders stressed the importance of ensuring that economic growth is inclusive, focusing on strategies to reduce income inequality, promote gender equality in the financial sector, and ensure that economic policies benefit all segments of society.

Pledges and Initiatives:

The summit concluded with several nations and institutions pledging support for various global economic initiatives, ranging from infrastructure development in emerging economies to research grants for sustainable technologies.

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Independence Day Holiday, (AZ)(1991): October 18

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Independence Day in Azerbaijan marks the anniversary of October 18, 1991, when the nation separated from the Soviet Union. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Independence Day Holiday, (FJ)(1970): October 14

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Independence Day in Fiji marks the anniversary of October 10, 1970, the official day of independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated on the 2nd Monday in October.

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Independence Day, (CY)(1960): October 1

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Independence Day in Cyprus marks the anniversary of October 1, 1960, the official day of independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Independence Day, (CZ)(1918): October 28

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Independence Day in the Czech Republic marks the anniversary of October 28, 1918, when the Slavic and Czech people came together to create the nation of Czechoslovakia. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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