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, 1953
Day of Week 5th » The first documented recovery meeting of Narcotics Anonymous is held.
Day of Week 10th » Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Republic of Korea is concluded in Washington D.C.
Day of Week 12th » "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial" opens at Plymouth Theatre, New York City
Day of Week 15th » British nuclear test 'Totem 1' detonated at Emu Field, South Australia.
Day of Week 27th » British Operation Totem or nuclear test 'Totem 2' is carried out at Emu Field, South Australia.
Day of Week 29th » BCPA Flight 304 Douglas DC-6 named DC-6 crashes near San Francisco. Pianist William Kapell is among the 19 killed.
15th » Tito Jackson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Jackson 5)
15th » Larry Miller (comedian) known as Larry Miller, American actor and screenwriter
15th » Walter Jon Williams, American author
16th » Tony Carey, American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (Rainbow (rock band) known as Rainbow, Planet P Project, and Over the Rainbow (band) or Over the Rainbow)
16th » Paulo Roberto Falcão, Brazilian footballer and manager
16th » Fred Ridgeway, Irish-English actor (d. 2012)
16th » Martha Smith, American model and actress
16th » Al Sobotka, American businessman
17th » Joseph Bowie, American trombonist (Defunkt and Black Artists Group)