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, 1928
Day of Week 1st » The Soviet Union introduces its First five-year plan (Soviet Union) or First five-year plan.
Day of Week 2nd » The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as 'Opus Dei', is founded by Saint Josemaría Escrivá.
Day of Week 10th » Chiang Kai-Shek becomes President of the Republic of China known as Chairman of the Republic of China.
Day of Week 15th » The airship, 'LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin known as Graf Zeppelin' completes its first trans-Atlantic flight, landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States.
Day of Week 22nd » Phi Sigma Alpha fraternity is founded at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus.
Day of Week 28th » Declaration of the Youth Pledge in Indonesia, the first time Indonesia Raya, now the national anthem, was sung.