🗓️ On This Day in History — October 1
- 1949 — China: Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People’s Republic of China. (Encyclopedia Britannica)
- 1908 — Automobiles: Ford completed its first Model T production car, pioneering mass automotive manufacturing. (HISTORY)
- 1961 — Cameroon: British Southern Cameroon joined with the Republic of Cameroon to form the Federal Republic of Cameroon. (Time and Date)
- 1960 — Nigeria: Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom. (Wikipedia)
- Also observed: International Day of Older Persons (UN) on October 1. (Wikipedia)
- And: International Coffee Day is also celebrated on October 1. (Wikipedia)
📜 Quote of the Day
“May the start of October remind you: you are worthy of new beginnings.”
(This is an inspirational quote commonly shared on October 1) (Pinterest)
Takeaway: Every new beginning carries promise. Embrace it.
🔤 Word of the Day — resurgent (adj.)
Meaning: experiencing or tending toward renewal, revival, or restoration.
Use it:
- “After months of struggle, the community made a resurgent comeback.”
- “Hope is resurgent when you refuse to give up.”
Synonyms: revived, renewed, resurging
Antonyms: declining, waning, diminishing
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love that International Coffee Day lands with your reminder about a fresh start, it fits so well with first of month energy. As an accountant, it's close time, and and a strong brew makes the numbers feel a bit more, well, resurgent :). Nice roundup' and a timely nudge to start fresh.