October

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October (i/ɒktˈoʊbər/ ok-TOH-bər) 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 (from the Latin octō meaning "eight") after January and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the Romans.

October is commonly associated with the season of Autumn in the Northern hemisphere and spring in the Southern hemisphere, where it is the seasonal equivalent to April in the Northern hemisphere and vice versa. In the Western world, October is also commonly associated with Halloween (All Hallows Eve), which initiates the season of Allhallowtide.

Events in October

Movable observances

First Friday

First Sunday

First Full Week of October

Week of October 9

Week of October 10

First Monday

First Wednesday

Wednesday of second full week in October

First or Second Thursday in October

Second Thursday in October

Second Friday

Second Saturday

Second Sunday

Second Monday

Third Thursday

Work day closest to October 16

Third Saturday

Third Monday

Third Full Week in October

Fourth Saturday

Fourth Monday

Last Friday

Fixed observances

October, from the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
A shop in Derry decorated for Halloween
Halloween pumpkins

Month-long observances

Cultural celebrations

Health observances

Culinary observances

Miscellaneous

October symbols

The calendula

October Star Stones:

Planetary Stone: Sapphire; Lucky Charms: Opal, Sardonyx, Chrysolite; birthstone: pink Tourmaline, Opal

Planetary Stone: Garnet, Ruby; Lucky Charms: Aquamarine, Beryl

References

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  2. 1 2 "Eczema Awareness Month - National Eczema Association". National Eczema Association.
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  5. ↑ "October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month". ASPCA. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  6. ↑ Staff Writer. "ancestry.com". ancestry.com. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  7. ↑ "Italian Heritage and Culture Month". Italyculturemonth.org. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  8. ↑ "Polish American Center". Polish American Center. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  9. ↑ Celiac Awareness Month Archived May 18, 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ↑ "Month Home". Health Literacy. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  11. ↑ Archived February 22, 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ↑ "LiverFoundation.org". Retrieved 2013-10-19.
  13. ↑ "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month generating awareness". Retrieved 2008-10-01.
  14. ↑ "ADHA – October is National Dental Hygiene Month". Adha.org. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  15. ↑ National Down Syndrome Society – October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month Archived February 25, 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  16. ↑ "Observing Infertility Awareness Month". Library.adoption.com. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  17. ↑ "The Domestic Violence Awareness Month". Nrcdv.org. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  18. ↑ Archived November 21, 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  19. ↑ APTA | National Physical Therapy Month Archived October 26, 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  20. ↑ "Spina Bifida Association – Spina Bifida Association". Sbaa.org. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  21. ↑ Archived October 15, 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  22. ↑ "SUID/SIDS Resource Center". Sidscenter.org. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  23. ↑ Archived February 8, 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  24. ↑ "American Pharmacists Month 2011". Pharmacist.com. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  25. ↑ Archived April 17, 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  26. ↑ "October is 3D Ultrasound Awareness Month « First Peek Ultrasound Blog". Oakparkultrasound.com. 2010-10-19. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  27. ↑ "National Pizza Month". Pizza.com. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  28. ↑ "Popcorn Poppin' Month". Popcorn.org. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  29. ↑ "October is National Pork Month". ThePigSite. 2007-10-02.
  30. ↑ "CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Special Devotions For Months". Newadvent.org. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  31. ↑  Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "October". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
  32. ↑ "Gemstone Leaflet" (PDF). Jewelers of America. Retrieved Jan 22, 2012.
  33. ↑ SHG Resources. "Birth Months, Flowers, and Gemstones". SHG Resources. Retrieved 2011-11-01.

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