Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Global Events: Apec Summit, National Unity Day, Space Mission, and Halloween
Today is a big day with many different events happening around the world.
Leaders from countries around the Pacific Ocean are meeting in South Korea to talk about important economic stuff.
In India, people are celebrating National Unity Day to honor a famous leader named Sardar Patel on his birthday.
China is sending three astronauts into space on a mission to do science experiments with mice.
And all over the world, people are getting ready to celebrate Halloween, a fun holiday with costumes and candy that comes from an old tradition.
The Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting is taking place in Gyeongju, South Korea, from October 31 to November 1.
India is celebrating National Unity Day on October 31st, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Statue of Unity.
China is launching the Shenzhou-21 manned space mission today with three astronauts for scientific experiments.
Halloween is being celebrated worldwide today, stemming from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
The Apec Economic Leaders’ Week runs from October 27 to November 1, with the main meeting held on October 31 and November 1.
- Who
- Leaders from Pacific Rim economies, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese astronauts, people worldwide.
- What
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, National Unity Day celebrations, Shenzhou-21 manned space mission launch, and Halloween.
- When
- October 31st
- Where
- Gyeongju, South Korea; Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, India; Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China; globally.
- Why
- Apec summit to discuss Pacific Rim economies; National Unity Day to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary; Shenzhou-21 mission for scientific experiments in space; Halloween for cultural and traditional celebrations.
- Apec Summit Location
- Gyeongju, South Korea
- Apec Summit Dates
- October 31 - November 1
- National Unity Day Honoree
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- National Unity Day Location
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, India
- Shenzhou-21 Mission Astronauts
- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, Zhang Hongzhang
- Shenzhou-21 Mission Launch Site
- Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China
- Halloween Origin
- Ancient Celtic festival of Samhain