03 | October | 2014 | M'chelsMusings

Friday, the 3rd of October, 2014 is the 276th day in 2014 and in the 40th calendar week.

General Events:

World Smile Day
October 3, 2014 in the World

The World Smile Day is celebrated on October 03, 2014. The idea of World Smile Day was coined and initiated by Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts. He is known to have created the yellow Smiley Face in 1963. The World’s first World Smile Day was held in the year 1999 and has been held annually since.

After Harvey died in 2001, the “Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation” was created to honour his name and memory. The slogan of the Smile Foundation is “improving this world, one smile at a time.” The Foundation continues as the official sponsor of World Smile Day each year.

A smiley, or happy face, is a stylized representation of a smiling human face. It is commonly represented as a yellow (many other colors are also used) circle or sphere with two black dots representing eyes and a black half circle representing the mouth. “Smiley” is also sometimes used as a generic term for any emoticon.

Where is World Smile Day?
Worldwide

Virus Appreciation Day
October 3, 2014 in the World

Virus Appreciation Day is observed on October 03, 2014. It gives you the chance to show respect for viruses. A virus is a small infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of other organisms. Viruses can infect all types of life forms, from animals and plants to bacteria and archaea.

Viruses are important to the study of molecular and cell biology as they provide simple systems that can be used to manipulate and investigate the functions of cells. The study and use of viruses have provided valuable information about aspects of cell biology. For example, viruses have been useful in the study of genetics and helped our understanding of the basic mechanisms of molecular genetics, such as DNA replication, transcription, RNA processing, translation, protein transport, and immunology.

Viruses spread in many ways; viruses in plants are often transmitted from plant to plant by insects that feed on plant sap, such as aphids; viruses in animals can be carried by blood-sucking insects. Influenza viruses are spread by coughing and sneezing. Norovirus and rotavirus, common causes of viral gastroenteritis, are transmitted by the faecal-oral route and are passed from person to person by contact, entering the body in food or water.

Where is Virus Appreciation Day?
Worldwide

German Unity Day
October 3, 2014 in Germany

The German Unity Day takes place on October 03, 2014. It is a day to celebrate the anniversary of German reunification in 1990. The day is celebrated annually. The Day is also the anniversary for the re-founding of the five states Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringen. Unlike most other countries, flags on private houses, military parades and fireworks are not common on this day in Germany.

The Day of German Unity is celebrated each year with a ceremonial act and a citizens’ festival (“Bürgerfest”). The celebrations are hosted habitually in the state capital of the German state presiding over the Bundesrat in the respective year.

Where is German Unity Day?
Nationwide Germany

Gaecheonjeol 2014
October 3, 2014 in South Korea

Gaecheonjeol is celebrated on October 03, 2014. Gaecheonjeol is a public holiday in South Korea. Also known by the English name National Foundation Day, this holiday celebrates the creation of the state of Gojoseon (ancient Korea) founded by Dangun Wanggeom in the year 2333 BC. Gaecheonjeol is also recognized in North Korea, although not as a public holiday, with an annual ceremony at the Mausoleum of Tangun. Gaecheon refers to 3 October B.C. 2457, the date when Hwanung descended from heaven to live with mankind. The harvest ceremony was celebrated in each Korean kingdoms.

Where is Gaecheonjeol?
Nationwide South Korea

National Diversity Day
October 3, 2014 in the USA

A day to celebrate and embrace who we are despite our differences, no matter what race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality or disability. A day to reflect on and learn about different cultures and ideologies. A day to vow acceptance and tolerance. A day to consciously address these areas at educational and religious institutions, as well as in the workplace and at home.

Where is National Diversity Day?
Nationwide USA

Techies Day 2014
October 3, 2014 in the World

Techies Day is your chance to give your friendly technician(s) some well deserved appreciation.

The office technician may be a geek or a nerd. But, when your PC goes down, or gets a virus, that geek is invaluable. He’s on top of his trade, and can get your system back up and running faster than you can say “gigabyte”.

Not to be left out….. This day is for all technicians, not just computer techies. There are many highly skilled technical jobs out there that demand high quality people oto assess equipment of all kinds. Let’s give a big hand and a thanks to all techies, from all fields, on this special day.

Make sure that your techie knows that he, or she is appreciated. Give them a big “TY”. Maybe a token gift, or just send an ecard. Taking good care of your Techie will reap you dividends when you need him.

Where is Techies Day 2014?
Worldwide

Historical Events on 3rd October:

2333 BC – The state of Gojoseon (Modern-day Korea) founded by Dangun Wanggeom during the reign of the Chinese Emperor Yao.

52 BC – Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and battle of Alesia.

42 BC – First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar’s assassins Brutus and Cassius.

1283 – Dafydd ap Gruffydd, prince of Gwynedd in Wales, becomes the first person executed by being hanged, drawn and quartered.

1605 – Chinese uprising on Philippines, Tondo/Quiapo massacre

1683 – The Qing Dynasty naval commander Shi Lang reaches Taiwan (under the Kingdom of Tungning) to receive the formal surrender of Zheng Keshuang and Liu Guoxuan after the Battle of Penghu.

1739 – The Treaty of Nissa is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia at the end of the Russian-Turkish War, 1736-1739

1778 – Captain Cook anchors at Alaska

1849 – American author Edgar Allan Poe is found delirious in a gutter in Baltimore, Maryland under mysterious circumstances; it is the last time he is seen in public before his death.

1873 – Captain Jack and companions are hanged for their part in the Modoc War.

1904 – France & Spain sign treaty for Morocco Independence

1906 – SOS adopted as warning signal by 1st conference on wireless telegraphy

1908 – The Pravda newspaper founded by Leon Trotsky, Adolph Joffe, Matvey Skobelev and other Russian exiles in Vienna.

1913 – Federal Income Tax (USA) signed into law (at 1%)

1919 – Serbian, Croatian & Slavic parliment accord for 8 hr work day

1929 – Kingdom of Serbs, Croats & Slovenes changes name to Yugoslavia

1932 – Iraq gains full independence from Britain, joins League of Nations

1935 – Italy invades Ethiopia

1952 – 1st video recording on magnetic tape, LA, Ca

1955 – “Captain Kangaroo” premieres on CBS-TV, Good Morning, Captain!

1955 – “Mickey Mouse Club” premieres

1963 – Hurricane hits Haiti; about 5,000 die & 100,000 injured

1967 – King Boudouin inaugurates world’s biggest floodgate (Antwerp)

1985 – Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) adopts constitution

1990 – Reunification of East & West Germany. West German flag raised above Brandenburg Gate on the stroke of midnight

1993 – Boris Yeltsin declares state of emergency in Moscow

1993 – Battle of Mogadishu: In an attempt to capture officials of warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid’s organisation in Mogadishu, Somalia, 18 US Soldiers and about 1,000 Somalis are killed in heavy fighting