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Police Commemoration Day, October 21: The 1959 Hot Springs Incident Explained
Why India marks Police Commemoration Day on October 21: the 1959 ambush at Hot Springs in Ladakh, who was involved, how accounts differ and how the day is observed.
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Dussehra 2026: Date, Vijay Muhurat and How India Celebrates Vijayadashami
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) 2026 falls on Tuesday, October 20. City-wise Vijay muhurat, the Mysuru date question, what Ravana Dahan and Shami puja mean, and what to check.
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October 20, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Dussehra, the 1962 Sino-Indian War anniversary, World Osteoporosis Day, Kenya's Mashujaa Day and India v Zimbabwe women's T20I in Raipur.
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The Sino-Indian War of 1962: What Happened on October 20 and Why It Still Matters
China attacked on October 20, 1962, starting the Sino-Indian War. A sourced explainer on the causes, the two fronts, Rezang La, the ceasefire and the lasting impact on India.
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World Osteoporosis Day 2026: Date, Campaign and a Practical Bone Health Guide
World Osteoporosis Day is on October 20, 2026. What the campaign says, key global figures, risk factors, DXA scans and everyday steps to protect your bones.
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Black Monday 1987: The October 19 Stock Market Crash Explained
On October 19, 1987 the Dow fell 22.6 percent in one day. What happened, the causes, the Federal Reserve response and the reforms that followed, as the anniversary approaches.
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October 19, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Monday, October 19, 2026: Maha Ashtami in Durga Puja, Chandrasekhar's birth anniversary, Black Monday 1987, the Council of Europe meeting and India v Zimbabwe cricket.
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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar Birth Anniversary: October 19 and the Chandrasekhar Limit
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was born on October 19, 1910 in Lahore. A guide to his life, the white dwarf mass limit named after him, his Nobel Prize and his lasting legacy.
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Durga Ashtami 2026: October 18 or 19? Tithi, Sandhi Puja and Kanya Pujan Explained
Why Durga Ashtami 2026 is listed on October 19 by most calendars even though the tithi begins on October 18, with tithi timings, Sandhi Puja windows and Kanya Pujan guidance.
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October 18, 2026: History, Festivals and Events to Watch
Sunday, October 18, 2026: Ashtami begins in Durga Puja, World Menopause Day, Alaska Day history, the last day of the Bangkok Annual Meetings and a women's T20I in Raipur.
