October 21 Anniversaries

Lighting Day (Akari no Hi)

World Observances

What Is Lighting Day? October 21 is "Lighting Day." Established in 1981 by four ...

Back to the Future Day

World Observances

What Is Back to the Future Day? October 21 is "Back to the Future Day." In the 1...

International Anti-War Day (Kokusai Hansen Day)

World Observances

What Is International Anti-War Day? October 21 is "International Anti-War Day" (...

Waseda University Founding Day

Historical Anniversaries

What Is Waseda University Founding Day? October 21st is "Waseda University Found...

Naoya Memorial Day (Naoya-ki)

Historical Anniversaries

What Is Naoya-ki? October 21st is "Naoya-ki," the memorial day of novelist Naoya...

Zenjimaru Persimmon Day

Food Days

What Is Zenjimaru Persimmon Day? October 21st is "Zenjimaru Persimmon Day" in Ja...