October is the tenth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days. The eighth month in the old Roman calendar, October retained its name after January and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the Romans.
October symbols: The birthstones of Octoberare the tourmaline and opal. Its birth flower is the calendula. The zodiac signs for the month of October are Libra (until October 22) or Scorpio (October 23 onwards). October Star Stones: Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22). Planetary Stone: Sapphire; Lucky Charms: Opal, Sardonyx, Chrysolite; birthstone: pink Tourmaline, Opal. Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21). Planetary Stone: Garnet, Ruby; Lucky Charms: Aquamarine, Beryl. October Mystical birthstone is Jasper. October Ayurvedic Birthstone is Opal.
Historical Events for October, 1950
Day of Week 2nd » 'Peanuts' by Charles M. Schulz is first published.
Day of Week 3rd » Korean War: The First Battle of Maryang San, primarily pitting Australian and British forces against communist China, begins.
Day of Week 19th » Iran becomes the first country to accept technical assistance from the United States under the Point Four Program.
Day of Week 21st » Korean War: Heavy fighting begins between British and Australian forces from the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade and the North Korean 239th Regiment during the Battle of Yongju.
Day of Week 30th » Pope Pius XII witnesses the "Miracle of the Sun" while at the Vatican City named Vatican.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1950
1st » Elpida (singer) called Elpida, Greek singer-songwriter
1st » Susan Greenfield, Baroness Greenfield, English neuroscientist, academic, and politician
1st » Mark Helias, American bassist and composer
1st » Sigbjørn Johnsen, Norwegian politician, Minister of Finance (Norway) named Norwegian Minister of Finance
1st » Jeane Manson, American model, singer, and actress