Romania: Historical events and religious commemorations for November 1

November 1 marks several significant religious and historical milestones in Romania. The Orthodox Church commemorates the saints Cosmas and Damian, known as the silverless doctors, who were brothers from Asia Minor dedicated to healing the sick without seeking financial reward.

Historically, the date is noted for the 1928 inauguration of the National Radio Station in Romania. Other notable historical events include the 1838 drafting of the Act of Union and Independence, which declared the Organic Regulations illegal, and the 1864 re-establishment of the Conservatory of Music and Declamation in Bucharest under Alexandru Flechtenmacher.