List of International Days and Weeks | United Nations
WEBJan 4, 2024 · World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
World Standards Day - 14th October
WEBEach year on 14 October, the members of the IEC, ISO and ITU celebrate World Standards Day, which is a means of paying tribute to the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts worldwide who develop international standards. — IEC (@IECStandards) October 14, 2022.
October 14 - Wikipedia
WEB1939 – World War II: The German submarine U-47 sinks the British battleship HMS Royal Oak within her harbour at Scapa Flow, Scotland. 1940 – World War II: The Balham underground station disaster kills sixty-six people during the London Blitz.
Historical Events on October 14 - On This Day
WEBWorld Record. 1968 American sprinter Jim Hines runs a world record 9.95s to beat Lennox Miller of Jamaica and Charles Greene of the US, and win the 100m gold medal at the Mexico City Olympics
World Standards Day - Wikipedia
WEBWorld Standards Day (or International Standards Day) is an international day celebrated on 14 October each year. [1] The day honours the efforts of the thousands of experts who develop voluntary standards within standards development organizations such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), [2] International Electrotechnical ...
What Happened on October 14 - On This Day
WEBOct 14, 2011 · Major Events. Norman Invasion of England. 1066 Battle of Hastings: William, Duke of Normandy and his Norman army defeat the English forces of Harold II who is killed in the battle. 1322 Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at Byland, forcing Edward to accept Scotland's independence.
On This Day - What Happened on October 14 | Britannica
WEBAt the Battle of Hastings, fought this day in 1066, King Harold II of England was defeated by the invading army of William, duke of Normandy, in the Norman Conquest, establishing Normans as rulers of England.
Columbus Day 2024 ‑ Facts, Celebrations & Controversy - HISTORY
WEBJan 4, 2010 · Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492, and Columbus Day 2024 occurs on Monday, October 14.
On this day in history - October 14 - timeanddate.com
WEBToday in history – which major historical events happened on October 14? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?
International Days Calendar | World Days
WEBThe International Days Calendar presents the dates of events which, often promoted by the United Nations, are celebrated or commemorated on a worldwide level. Share this: The primary objective of International or World Days is to promote awareness of a particular activity or topic of interest every year by gaining worldwide attention.
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