41.   Israeli police were on alert amid reports that Palestinians would try to carry out bomb attacks inside Israel to mark the day.

42.   Many special days are marked by low-key speeches and diplomatic discussions at U.N. headquarters.

43.   Mourners mark the day.

44.   Nearly every day has been marked by massive falls that have eliminated riders.

45.   Organizers hope the day will be marked by the broadcast of programs on peace, security, development and cultural exchange.

46.   President Nelson Mandela appealed on Friday for peace between his ruling African National Congress and the rival Inkatha Freedom Party, but instead, bloodshed marked the day.

47.   Religious and social leaders appealed for people to skip a meal to mark the day.

48.   Schools, army bases and government institutions will hold ceremonies to mark the day.

49.   So far none have said they will mark the day.

50.   Supporters of Ali Mahdi Mohamed, the warlord in control of north Mogadishu and the chief rival of Aidid, do not mark the day Siad Barre was ousted.