Day of the year
October 9
Born on October 9? You're a Libra with the Opal birthstone.
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October 9 Zodiac Sign
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Element: Air
diplomaticcharmingfair-mindedsocialbalanced
Birthstone
Opal
Birth Flower
Marigold
Season
Fall
Numerology 1
A number of leadership, independence, and fresh starts.
October 9: This Day in History
- 1000— Leif Erikson and his Norse crew became the first Europeans to reach North America, landing in present-day Newfoundland.
- 1874— The Universal Postal Union was founded in Bern, Switzerland, standardizing international mail.
- 1940— John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England, during a German air raid.
- 1967— Che Guevara was executed in Bolivia after being captured by CIA-assisted Bolivian forces.
Famous Birthdays on October 9
- John Lennon (1940) — Beatles co-founder and musician
- Camille Saint-Saëns (1835) — French composer
- Sharon Osbourne (1952) — TV personality and manager
- Scott Bakula (1954) — actor
- Guillermo del Toro (1964) — film director and writer
What Happens on October 9?
Leif Erikson Day (U.S.)World Post Day
Did You Know? October 9 Fun Facts
- John Lennon's birthdate is now observed as John Lennon Day in his hometown of Liverpool.
- The Universal Postal Union is one of the oldest international organizations still operating.
- Leif Erikson Day was established by U.S. Congress in 1964 to honor Norse exploration of North America.
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