The Autumnal Equinox has just passed by. Day and night are in equilibrium, and most of us are trying to adapt to new working environments or get used to the idea of a new academic year. October might find you having fun in Festivals around the globe, whether it is drinking beer in Germany’s Oktoberfest or honoring National Seafood Month during the Seafood Festival of Santa Monica, California. Whatever that might be, its aim is to avoid any September blues and cheer you up as leaves fall.
Grab the opportunity to start this month with inspiration by sending or sharing one of our October Quotes off this collection. Often in colors of the fall, some other times in lighter mood, these messages will help you see the new month in positive eyes, and welcome it with a big “Hello!”.
Fun Facts about the Month of October
- People may notice that the word October has the prefix octo, which means eight. This is because in Ancient Rome, October was actually the eighth month of the year – that was until the months January and February were also added to their calendar, thus pushing it to tenth.
- Due to differences in climate, while October occupies the middle of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, in the Southern Hemisphere it is actually springtime.
- The latter part of October is the only time during the year in which the four major professional sports in America – baseball (MLB), basketball (NBA), football (NFL) and hockey (NHL) – all have games scheduled.
- On October 12, 1492, world – changing Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas, landing in an unspecified Caribbean island. As a result of this 12 October is now a national holiday in a number of countries, including Italy, Spain, and the United States.
- Though it begins annually in September, Oktoberfest, one of the most well-known celebrations in Germany, is obviously influenced by October as not only does part of the festival run into that month, but also the celebration itself was founded during the wedding of King Ludwig I, historically one of Germany’s most influential leaders, back in October of 1810.
- The First Persian Empire, which lasted for almost 800 years, fell to the legendary Alexander the Great during October of 331.
- The Ford Model T, arguably the most influential car in the history of automobiles, went on sale in October of 1908 at a listed price of $825.
- The People’s Republic of China, which has more citizens than any other nation in the world, was founded on October 1st, 1949.
- Walt Disney World, arguably the most famous family-oriented tourist attraction in the world, opened in Florida during October of 1971. A little over a decade later and also in October, the Walt Disney Company opened another theme park, the Epcot Theme Park, a short distance away. These dates may coincide with the fact that the Walt Disney Company itself was founded in the October of 1923.
- The first compact disc (CD) player to hit the mainstream consumer market did so in October, 1982 via the Sony Corporation.
- In what proved to be a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement in America, in October of 1967, Thurgood Marshall made history by becoming the first African-American to be appointed as a judge (Associate Justice) on the US Supreme Court. It was also during the month of October, this time in 1798, that the first Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, John Jay, took office.
- October of 1535 marks the month and year in which the Bible, in its entirety, is thought to have been printed for the first time in the English language. This text is also called the Coverdale Bible.
- The first manmade satellite was put into orbit by the USSR (Russia) in October of 1957. Approximately 50 years later (October 2004), also marked the month in which for the first time a private aircraft entered space, with this one being created by an American.
- John Paul II, the first Pope to visit the White House, did so during October of 1979.
- The Talmud, one of the most important books in the Jewish religion, considers October to be the month in which the world was created. This belief is also supported by the Ussher chronology, which is based on literally interpreting the Old Testament of the Bible.
- Two of the world’s biggest international airlines, Air France and KLM (Netherlands) were founded during the month of October, in 1933 and 1919 respectively.
- October, 1988 marked the month in which the United States and Russia actually teamed up for a good cause to free whales trapped in the Alaskan ice, though whether or not Operation Breakthrough was actually successful in saving the lives of these aquatic mammals is unknown.
- The Olympics were shown live on television for the first time during October of 1964.
- The first university in Australia, the University of Sydney (also known as USYD) officially began operating in October of 1852. In addition to being Australia’s first university, this university holds the distinction of being one of the premiere higher educational institutions in the world.
- In October of 1991, Jennifer Lopez officially began her walk to fame not as an actress but a dancer on the American comedy-skit program In Living Color. It was during this time that an unknown comedian by the name of Jamie Foxx, who also went on to become an international superstar, joined that show.
- The pop culture phenomenon, which has come to personify the still ongoing reality-TV age, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, was first aired during October of 2007.
- The Raised fist salute, which has gone on to be one of the most enduring symbols against racial inequality in the world, was given by Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos as they received track & field medals on behalf of the United States during the 1968 Games.
- In one of the most significant moves in the history of science, if not the world, in October of 1933, legendary physicist Albert Einstein defected from Nazi-led Germany and came to settle in the United States.
- The British Broadcasting Company (BBC), perhaps the most well-known media broadcaster in the world, began operations almost 100 years ago in October of 1922.
- Grand Theft Auto III, a videogame that not only revolutionized that genre of entertainment but also greatly influenced international popular media in general, was released in October of 2001.
- The distinction of being the first musical group composed entirely of women to have a top-selling album goes to the Supremes. This incredible feat was accomplished in October of 1966.
- In addition to the United Nations being founded in October of 1945, the General Assembly also met for the first time in October of the following year.
Famous Quotes about the Month of October
- I’m an October baby, yes. Cardi B
- Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul… but I must confess that I love you only because you are a prelude to my beloved October. Peggy Toney Horton
- This tree must be falling for me, as soon as I sat under it, it dropped its leaves. Oh sweet October! Charmaine J Forde
- It must be October, the trees are falling away and showing their true colors. Charmaine J Forde
- It takes a strong man to be with a woman full of fire and stars and all of October. Melody Lee
- There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir: We must rise and follow her, When from every hill of flame She calls, and calls each vagabond by name. William Bliss
- First of all, it was October, a rare month for boys. Ray Bradbury
- I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. L. M. Montgomery
- There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir: We must rise and follow her, When from every hill of flame She calls, and calls each vagabond by name. William Bliss
- October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace! Rainbow Rowell
- October had tremendous possibility. The summer’s oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles. Sarah Guillory
- There is October in every November and there is November in every December! All seasons melted in each other’s life! Mehmet Murat ildan
- Ah, Lovely October, as you usher in the season that awakens my soul, your awesome beauty compels my spirit to soar like a leaf caught in an autumn breeze and my heart to sing like a heavenly choir. Peggy Toney Horton
- October is a fine and dangerous season in America. A wonderful time to begin anything at all. You go to college, and every course in the catalogue looks wonderful. Thomas Merton
- October is the fallen leaf, but it is also a wider horizon more clearly seen. It is the distant hills once more in sight, and the enduring constellations above them once again. Hal Borland
- I was born on October 21, 1956 in Burbank, California. My father, Eddie Fisher, was a famous singer. My mother, Debbie Reynolds, was a movie star. Her best – known role was in ‘Singin’ In The Rain.’ Carrie Fisher
- In October, a maple tree before your window lights up your room like a great lamp. Even on cloudy days, its presence helps to dispel the gloom. John Burroughs
- All things on earth point home in old October; sailors to sea, travelers to walls and fences, hunters to field and hollow and the long voice of the hounds, the lover to the love he has forsaken. Thomas Wolfe
- October, that’s when they pay off for playing ball. Reggie Jackson
- Chicago is an October sort of city even in spring. Nelson Algren
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