Flora Duffy Day is celebrated on October 18 every year in Bermuda. This national holiday was instituted in honor of Dame Flora Duffy D.B.E., a Bermudian triathlete. She was honored for winning a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Hers was the first gold medal for Bermuda at the Olympics. Duffy holds several records and titles, winning them in close succession. She made Bermuda the smallest country to win a gold medal at the Olympics with her performance.
World Allergy Awareness Day
World Allergy Awareness Day is on October 16. Can’t do without an antihistamine during hay fever season? This day is for you. Maybe you’re popping a pill every time your nose runs or skin breaks out. If that sounds like you, today’s as good a day as any to stop.
Let’s ditch the urge to over-medicate and understand our allergies instead. Each one, even a rash, is complex, with different triggers and, of course, treatment. One pill won’t and can’t cure all of it; only a doctor can. So, remember to visit your healthcare provider today!
Equatorial Guinea Independence Day
Equatorial Guinea Independence Day is celebrated on October 12 of each year. The holiday marks the day on which Equatorial Guinea gained independence from Spain in 1968. The country is located in West-Central Africa and is divided into one major landmass on the continent of Africa and islands. Due to Spain’s centuries-long domination of the country, the national language is still Spanish. The country does have over 18 states recognized languages, including English, French, Portuguese, Hindi, Combo, Susu, Gujarati, Bubi, Hassaniya Arabic, Nzebi, etc.