October 1st is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. Here are some events and holidays associated with October 1st:
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Events:
- 331 BC – Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela.
- 366 – Pope Damasus I is consecrated.
- 1890 – Yosemite National Park is established by the U.S. Congress.
- 1891 – Stanford University opens in California.
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Holidays:
- World Vegetarian Day.
- National Hair Day.
- International Coffee Day.
- International Day of Older Persons.
- International Raccoon Appreciation Day.
- National Fire Pup Day.
- National Pumpkin Spice Day.
- National Green City Day.
- National Homemade Cookies Day.
- World Sake Day.
Note that some of these holidays are observed annually, while others are specific to October 1st, 2023.
