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Events Calendar: October 2026 BMI Post 40 Events: October 2026

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Operation Enduring Freedom Began (2001)

  • Location:
    Afghanistan
  • Date:
    Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The War in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) began in October, 2001 in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Afghanistan War Began (2001)

  • Location:
    Afghanistan
  • Date:
    Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The War in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) began in October, 2001 in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

US Naval Academy Opens (1845)

  • Location:
    USA
  • Date:
    Saturday, October 10, 2026
The US Naval School, later known as the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, opens with 50 students. 1845

US Navy Established (1775)

  • Location:
    USA
  • Date:
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
First known as the Continental Navy and consisted of a small fleet of ships patrolling to intercept ships sent to resupply British Army troops at or near the colonies.

WWII: Battle of Leyte, Philippines (1944)

  • Location:
    USA
  • Date:
    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
World War II: The Philippines liberation starts with the Battle of Leyte, considered as the largest naval battle in history. Some 174,000 American troops led by Gen Douglas MacArthur were involved.

Women's Army Corps Disestablished (1978)

  • Location:
    USA
  • Date:
    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Created during World War II to enable women to serve in noncombat positions, the Army abolished the WAC and women were fully integrated into the regular Army, serving in the same units as men.

Grenada Campaign Began (1983)

  • Location:
    Grenada
  • Date:
    Friday, October 23, 2026
The United States and a coalition of six Caribbean nations invaded the island nation of Grenada, 100 miles (160 km) north of Venezuela. Codenamed Operation Urgent Fury.

National Day of the Deployed

  • Location:
    USA
  • Date:
    Monday, October 26, 2026
Day of the Deployed is to honor our deployed troops and their families for their bravery and the sacrifices they are making for our country and acknowledges their families they are separated from.

Statue of Liberty Dedicated

  • Location:
    USA
  • Date:
    Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World) was dedicated on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City. 1886

Happy Halloween

  • Location:
    USA
  • Date:
    Saturday, October 31, 2026
Stay Spooky!

Nevada Becomes 36th State (1864)

  • Location:
    USA
  • Date:
    Saturday, October 31, 2026
Nevada became the 36th State to be admitted to the Union. 1864