Interesting Facts On October 12th, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in America. October is Cookie Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Computer Learning Month, and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. On October 5th, 1947, the first presidential telecast address from the White House was made by Harry S. Truman. Birthstone: Opal. Flower of the Month: Calendula and Marigold. Zodiac Signs: Libra, Scorpio.

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