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World Psoriasis Day is an annual event dedicated to people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Conceived by patients for patients, World Psoriasis Day is a global event that sets out to give an international voice to the more than 125 million people with psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis by raising the profile of the condition.

The goals of World Psoriasis Day include:

• Raising awareness: to let people with psoriasis know that they are not alone and to raise the profile of this devastating skin disease and the misery it can cause. To dispel myths about the condition, such as the mistaken view that psoriasis is contagious.

• Improving access to treatment: encouraging healthcare systems, governments, physicians, carers, and all those responsible for psoriasis care to allow people with psoriasis access to optimum therapy. For too long, psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis has been a low priority, and they are debilitating diseases and must move up the healthcare agenda.

• Increasing understanding: to provide information to those affected by the condition and the general public to educate people about the disease so they can discuss it more openly and confidently.

• Building unity among the psoriasis community: to provide a platform from which patient voices from around the world can speak as one and be heard by key decision-makers.

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Oct

Reformation Sunday (C)(1517): October 29

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On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, 95 theses against the indulgences and corruption in the Roman Catholic church. It was an act of protest that would change the world and the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Within two decades, what we now call Germany and England would abandon Catholicism as the state faith. From this simple act, the Lutheran, Presbyterian, Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, and multiple other denominations of Christianity would rise. Reformation Sunday is the day Protestants remember this act, which is always on the Sunday preceding October 31 or the day itself.

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Oct

Republic Day, Turkey (1923): October 29

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On October 29, 1923, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, an officer in the Turkish Army, declared the Republic of Turkey. He served as its first president from 1923 until he died in 1938.

Republic Day is an official state holiday celebrated with joy and patriotism.

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Oct

Stroke Day, World: October 29

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Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, accounting for one in ten deaths. A stroke can happen to anyone at any time. World Stroke Day urges people to learn the critical warning signs of a stroke, including: Double vision and blurriness Numbness in one or more limb for more than a minute or two Slurred speech Difficulty walking Loss of balance Foggy, tired feeling Severe headache Hallucinations Change in personality

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Oct

All Hallows Eve: October 30

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All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day are Christian observances first declared by the Catholic Church in the eighth century AD. It is a time of feasting during the day to honor those sainted and soon-to-be sainted. In England, it was a time of penance to reflect on the souls of those sanctioned to purgatory. Through quiet vigil, it's hoped that trapped souls will be released into the kingdom of heaven.

The time of the year is the precipice of fall into winter, representing the end of the summer harvest, the beginning of winter, and preparation for renewal in the spring. It is a metaphor for transitioning from life to death to eternal life and salvation.

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Oct

Audio Drama Day, World (1938): October 30

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On October 30, 1938, Orson Wells broadcast his audio play "The War of The Worlds." The play convinced thousands of people they were being invaded from outer space. As television overtook radio as the primary form of entertainment, the lost art of the audio play seemed to disappear. Audiobooks and podcasts have brought back this lost art, making it even more popular than in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Audio Drama Day first ran in 2012.

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Oct

Bank Holiday (IE): October 30

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The last Monday in October is a Bank Holiday in the Republic of Ireland, and this event may also be called the Halloween Holiday.

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Oct

Candy Corn Day, Ntl.: October 30

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National Candy Corn Day honors the traditional Halloween confection shaped like a kernel of corn, the candy corn. George Renninger invented the candy corn in 1880 at the Wunderle Candy Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1898, the Goelitz Confectionery Company of Germany began making them. Jelly Belly acquired Goelitz in the US, and Candy Corns have been Halloween favorites for over a century, bringing joy (and work for dentists) ever since!

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Oct

Checklist Day (1935): October 30

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October 30, 1935, Boeing Model 299 Flying Fortress, NX13372, took off on its initial run. It crashed right after takeoff, stalling first. Three of the men on board escaped the crash. It was later discovered that going through a checklist before takeoff would have prevented the crash. In this instance, the flight crew had forgotten to release the flight control gust locks. Due to this accident, the pre-flight checklist was developed and used by all planes before taking off, whether private, military, or commercial.

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Oct

Create a Great Funeral Day: October 30

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Create a Great Funeral Day is about pre-planning and saving your loved ones from having to plan and make the decisions after you're gone. It's one of the more loving things you can do in arranging your final affairs.

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Oct

Devil's Night (US): October 30

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The night before Halloween in the United States is known as Devil's Night or Mischief Night. It's a night for kids and teens to organize pranks and minor vandalism, as long as it's in the good-hearted spirit of the holiday. The British also have a mischief night on the eve of Guy Fawkes Day, an expression of civil disobedience.

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Oct

Funeral Day, Create a Great: October 30

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Nobody likes to think about dying, but the day before Halloween is already spooky, so why not take this opportunity to plan your spectacular funeral. At least you'll have a say in your final goodbye. Plan a Great Funeral Day is a great excuse.

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Oct

Haunted Refrigerator Night: October 30

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As part of the fun leading up to Halloween, October 30 has been declared Haunted Refrigerator Night! Created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat, it is one of the spookiest nights of the year!

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Oct

Leon Day, Day (1916): October 30

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Leon Day celebrates Leon Day (October 30, 1916 - March 13, 1995), one of the greatest baseball pitchers of all time. He played in the Negro Leagues between 1934-1949. On July 23, 1942, Day struck out 18 players from the Baltimore Elite Giants, setting the record for the league. Leon fought for the US military during WWII and continued his career in baseball by pitching a no-hitter on opening day in 1946. Day received induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995. Today is the anniversary of his birth.

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Oct

Nuclear Weapons Program Workers Remembrance Day, Ntl.: October 30

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Since World War II, hundreds of thousands of men and women have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the country's defense. Many workers have paid a high price for their service, developing disabling or fatal illnesses. In honor of those who served, CWP and other former workers' organizations are hosting NDR events across the country. National Nuclear Weapons Program Workers Remembrance Day began in 2009.

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