1 OCTOBER

CD PLAYER DEBUTS: ANNIVERSARY

On1 October, 1982 the first compact disc player, jointly developed by Sony, Philips and Polygram, went on sale. It cost $625 (more than $1,000 in current dollars).

2 OCTOBER

The INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE.

3-9 OCTOBER

The National FIRE PREVENTION WEEK is observed in the United States and Canada (annually, the Sunday through Saturday period during which Oct 9 falls).

OCTOBER is the FIRE PREVENTION MONTH in the schools of Voronezh Region (Russia) this year. It is observed to increase awareness of the dangers of fire and to educate the students on how to stay safe from fire.

5 OCTOBER

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY

10 OCTOBER

UNIVERSAL MUSIC DAY

This day celebrates and encourages profound gratitude for music, musicians and music teachers (annually, the second Saturday in October)

Web: www.UniversalMusicDay.org.

16 OCTOBER

WORLD FOOD DAY

Annual observance to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and to strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger and poverty.

Web: www.worldfooddayusa.org.

24 OCTOBER

UNITED NATIONS DAY: 65th ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING

Official United Nations holiday commemorates founding of the United Nations.

31 OCTOBER

HALLOWE’EN or ALL HALLOW’S EVE

An ancient celebration combining Druid autumn festival and Christian customs.