National Tight End Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday in October, this year it will be celebrated on October 26. In American football, arena football, and Canadian football, the tight end is a position on the offensive team. Tight end is a position that combines elements of both offensive lineman and wide receiver. They line up on the offensive line like offensive linemen and have the size and strength to be good blockers. On the other hand, unlike offensive linemen, they are capable receivers who draw the attention of the defense when running pass patterns.
Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Global Iodine Deficiency Prevention Day is observed every October 21. The day raises public awareness of the critical function iodine plays in human health. Iodine is a micronutrient that is required for appropriate thyroid function, as well as for healthy growth and development.
Trafalgar Day
Trafalgar Day is an annual celebration observed on October 21. It commemorates the victory of the Royal Navy against the French and Spanish naval forces at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Lord Horatio Nelson became one of Britain’s best-known war heroes after the Battle of Trafalgar. The British fleet that he commanded consisted of warships built of wood, driven by sails, and equipped on both sides with cannons. The Battle of Trafalgar was significant, confirming the superiority of the British Royal Navy and marking the death of Admiral Horatio Nelson.