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, 1995
Day of Week 3rd » O. J. Simpson is O. J. Simpson murder case known as acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Day of Week 6th » 51 Pegasi is discovered to be the second major star apart from the Sun to have a extrasolar planet e.g planet orbiting around it.
Day of Week 9th » An Amtrak Sunset Limited train is 1995 Palo Verde derailment known as derailed by saboteurs near Palo Verde, Arizona.
Day of Week 15th » Marco Campos, died in an accident in a International Formula 3000 race at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours circuit, making him the only driver ever killed in the International Formula 3000 series.
Day of Week 16th » The Million Man March occurs in Washington, D.C.
16th » The Skye Bridge is opened.
Day of Week 23rd » Yolanda Saldívar is found guilty of first degree murder in the shooting death of popular Latin singer Selena. Three days later, Saldívar was sentenced to life in prison, eligible for parole in 2025
Day of Week 25th » Fox River Grove level crossing accident or A commuter train slams into a school bus in Fox River Grove, Illinois, killing seven students.
Day of Week 26th » Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Mossad agents assassinate Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine e.g Islamic Jihad leader Fathi Shikaki in his hotel in Malta.
Day of Week 27th » Latvia applies for membership in the European Union.
27th » Former Prime Minister of Italy Bettino Craxi is trial in absentia named convicted 'in absentia' of Political corruption e.g corruption.
Day of Week 28th » 289 people are killed and 265 injured in 1995 Baku Metro fire or Baku Metro fire, the deadliest Rapid transit or subway disaster.
Day of Week 30th » Quebec citizens narrowly vote (50.58% to 49.42%) to remain a province of Canada in their Quebec referendum, 1995 or second referendum on national sovereignty.