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Azerbaijani Railway Day (Azerbaijan)

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Azerbaijani Railway Day (Azerbaijan)

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  • Doi taikomatsuri October 13–15 (Shikokuchūō, Ehime, Japan)

    Doi taikomatsuri October 13–15 (Shikokuchūō, Ehime, Japan)

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  • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (international)

    International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (international)

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  • Paramedics' Day (Poland)

    Paramedics' Day (Poland)

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  • Rwagasore Day (Burundi)

    Rwagasore Day (Burundi)

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  • National Train Your Brain Day

    National Train Your Brain Day

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Recipe

One-Pan Ground Beef with Kale and Mushrooms

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One-Pan Ground Beef with Kale and Mushrooms

Prep 15 min

Heat oil in a large skillet. Season ground beef and cook 4-5 min per side. Add kale and mushrooms, cook 5 more min. Season with garlic. Done.

Ingredients

ground beef, kale, garlic, mushrooms

History

On This Day

7 events
The Maldives announces its decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Nations.

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2016

The Maldives announces its decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Nations.

  • 2013

    A stampede occurs in India during the Hindu festival Navratri, killing 115 and injuring more than 110.

  • 2010

    The mining accident in Copiapó, Chile ends as all 33 trapped miners arrive at the surface after a record 69 days underground.

  • 1993

    At least 60 people die in eastern Papua New Guinea when a series of earthquakes rock the Finisterre Range, triggering massive landslides.

  • 1990

    Syrian forces attack free areas of Lebanon, removing General Michel Aoun from the presidential palace.

  • 1983

    Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago.

  • 1977

    Hijacking of Lufthansa Flight 181 by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

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Birthdays

Born Today

3
  • Jakob Silfverberg

    1990·Swedish ice hockey player

  • Igor Ozhiganov

    1992·Russian ice hockey player

  • Shelby Rogers

    1992·American tennis player

Wire · Dispatch

Florida Man

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  • A Florida man repeatedly sexually assaulted a horse named Mariah

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By the Numbers

Number of the Day

286

Day of 365 · 78% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

286 is divisible by 11

Today's Season

Horoscope

Libra

Libra

Sep 23 – Oct 22

Element
Air
Ruler
Venus

Passion and intensity build within matters of the heart, sweet Libra, as the Aries Moon aspects Saturn and Pluto. Relationships will become serious, and you'll begin to examine what you truly want in a long-term partnership. Recognize if you need to release old wounds or cycles that have spoiled connections in the past. On an individual level, it might be time to rediscover a love for yourself. Creative outlets and reconnecting with neglected personal interests could prove most healing. Acknowledge if you require more discipline to ensure your dreams come true while Luna squares Jupiter, vowing to move forward with renewed determination and better structures.

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