OCTOBER 14 WORLD EVENTS

 14 OCTOBER WORLD EVENTS

1. World Standards Day: 14 October

World Standards Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of standards and to celebrate the contributions of the people who develop them. This year's theme, Shared Vision for a Better World, highlights the role that standards can play in helping us to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

2. National Dessert Day: 14 October

National Dessert Day is annually celebrated on 14 October, a day to celebrate all things sweet. It is a day to indulge in our favourite desserts, try new ones, and share our love of desserts with others.

Desserts are a part of many cultures and traditions. They are often served on special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, and holidays. Desserts can also be a simple way to end a meal. In Ayurveda, it is prescribed to start a meal with jaggery for better digestion and nutrition.

 

3. Mogadishu Truck Bombings: 14 October

On October 14, 2017, two truck bombs exploded in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing at least 58 people and wounding dozens more. The first attack occurred near the entrance of a hotel, while the second attack took place later that day in a busy market.

It was believed to be the work of al Shabaab, an al Qaeda-linked extremist group that seeks to overthrow the Somali government, it has a long history of carrying out attacks in Mogadishu and targeting innocent civilians. 

4. Weinstein expelled from the Motion Picture Academy

Harvey Weinstein, movie producer, was expelled on 14 October 2017 from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the premier film industry professional organization and host of the Oscars, amid mounting sexual harassment and rape allegations. 

5. Spain to Take Control of Catalonia if It Declares Independence:

The Spain central government issued a warning on October 14, 2017, following Catalonia's disputed referendum vote in favour of leaving Spain. The Spanish government has the authority to take control of Catalonia under Article 155 adopted in 1978 of the Spanish Constitution. This article allows the central government to intervene in a region if it is "seriously failing to comply with its constitutional obligations or to maintain law and order."

6. Thammasat University massacre: 

On October 14, 1973, the Thammasat University massacre took place in Bangkok, Thailand. It was a bloody crackdown on student protests by the Thai military. It is estimated that 77 protesters were killed and 857 were wounded. The military overthrew the civilian government in 1971 and established a dictatorship. Students and other activists opposed the military government and demanded a return to democracy.  The military responded by surrounding the university and opening fire on the protesters.