October, the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar, has a rich history and a variety of celebrations that characterize it.
One of the most emblematic festivities of October is Oktoberfest, a German festival that began on October 17, 1810, to commemorate the wedding of King Ludwig I. Additionally, October 12 marks the Discovery of America, a crucial event in world history. In Canada, the second Monday of October is dedicated to Thanksgiving, a celebration that brings families together around a traditional meal.
In the automotive field, on October 1, 1908, Henry Ford introduced the first Ford Model T, a vehicle that transformed the automotive industry. As for the symbols of the month, opal is October’s birthstone, and the marigold is its birth flower. Those born in this month belong to the zodiac signs of Libra or Scorpio, depending on their birth date.
Historically, October was called “Winmonth” in ancient England, referring to its association with the grape harvest. The Slavs call it “the yellow month” due to the falling leaves during autumn, while the Anglo-Saxons know it as Winterfylleth, marking the beginning of winter at the full moon.
Finally, the expression “Red October” gained notoriety due to the Russian Revolution of 1917, although it is important to note that, in the modern calendar, this event began in November. Therefore, October is a month full of historical and cultural significance that continues to be relevant today.
Important Dates in October
– October 1: International Coffee Day.
– October 4, 1824: The first Federal Constitution of the Republic is promulgated.
– October 5, 1910: Francisco I. Madero signs the Plan of San Luis.
– Second Friday of October: World Egg Day.
– October 10: National Cactus Day.
– October 12, 1492: Also known as “Columbus Day.”
– October 13: World Peanut Day.
– October 15, 1521: Cuauhtémoc is tortured by Hernán Cortés to reveal the location of the treasure of the lordship of great Tenochtitlán.
– October 15: International Day of Rural Women.
– October 16: World Food Day.
– October 17, 1953: Mexican women gain equal rights to men under the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States.
– October 19, 1970: Death of General and politician Lázaro Cárdenas del Río, who was President of Mexico from 1934 to 1940.
– October 22, 1814: The Act of the Constitution of Apatzingán is promulgated.
Source: El Heraldo de Tabasco
