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October 2000

 



ENTER
into the realm of
Bountiful Birthday Bliss,
Sun Sign Symbolism,
and a nostalgic glimpse into
Magical Music
of the past.....

The following friends are celebrating their birthdays in October:

Cougarboy
krstl kitten
DT Lady
Dakota
Sylphadine

Haapiest of birthdays to you all!


Astrological Insights

Libra

Dates: September 23 - October 22
Sign Type: Thinking, Leader, Western Hemisphere
Symbol: The Scales
Element: AIR...an abstract, idealistic brand of thinking
Quality: Cardinal...(energetic and ambitious)
Characteristics: Independent, artistic, diplomatic, romantic, cooperative, paradoxical
Energy: Yang - Day Forces
Keywords: I Balance; Masculine, positive
Essence: Living Through Relating - My Law is My Will
Primal Desire: Union
Karmic Mission: To lead...in a mental, aggressive, dynamic, and idealistic manner
Lucky Day: Friday
Lucky Numbers: 6, 9, and 3
Vibrates to number: 6
Mythological Archetypes: Blindfolded Justice, Pallas Athene, Juno
Cities: Vienna, Copenhagen, Charleston, Lisbon
Countries: Burma, China, Tibet, Argentina, Japan
Ruling Planet: Venus.....Inclines toward a love of luxury, represents love, art, social graces
Planetary principle: Balance
Anatomy...rules the: Lower back, buttocks, and kidneys
Jewels: Opal.....imparts clear insight
Color: Blue and lavender, the colors of romance and harmony
Flower: Rose, Cosmos, Hydrangea
Trees: Almond, Cypress, and Ash
Metal: Copper
Animal (Ruled by Libra): Snakes and lizards
Love Compatability: Only compatible with AIR (Libra, Gemini, Aquarius); or EARTH (Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn)
Love Mystery:
To teach that love is beauty; To learn that love is harmony
Most Likeable Trait: Charm
Likes: Pleasing surroundings, peace and justice, a partner and companions, gentleness, following fashion
Dislikes: Discordant atmospheres, violence and injustice, zero social feedback, brutishness
How to seduce a female Libran: Send flowers and gifts for the home. Give paintings and furniture; take her to cocktail parties; eat by candlelight
How to seduce a male Libran: Ask his advice; praise him, especially his beautiful manner of dress; be flatteringly romantic


October 1

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO COUGARBOY!!!

Famous people born on October 1st:
1207 Henry III - King of England (1216-1272)
1881
William Boeing - founder of aircraft company
1920
Walter Matthau - actor
1924
Jimmy Carter - 39th President
1930
Richard Harris - actor ("A Man Called Horse")
1935
Julie Andrews - actress/singer
1950
Randy Quaid - actor

On this day:
2016 BC Origin of Era of Abraham
110 BC
Origin of Sidonian Era
1869
First postcards issued (in Vienna)
1890
Yosemite National Park established
1908
Henry Ford introduces the Model T (cost: $825.00)
1932
Babe Ruth points and hits homerun "there"..off Cubs Charlie Root
1949
Republic of China (Taiwan) forms on island of Formosa
1955
Honeymooners premiers
1962
Johnny Carson hosts first Tonight Show
1971
Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, Florida
1977
Pele retires

Holidays:
Cameroon: Unification Day
Nigeria: Independence Day
U.S.: Agricultural Fair Day
World: Vegetarian Day



October 9
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KRSTL!!!

Famous people born on October 9th:
1547
Miguel de Cervantes - novelist
1835
Camille Saint-Saens - composer
1940
Joe Pepitone - Yanks 1st baseman
1940
John Lennon - rocker...and legend
1944
John Entwistle - rocker - The Who
1944
Peter Tosh - reggae musician
1948
Jackson Browne - rocker
1975
Sean Ono Lennon - son of John

On this day:
1877
American Humane Society formed (Cleveland)
1946
First electric blanket manufactured (cost: $39.50)
1973
Elvis and Priscilla Presley divorce after 6 years

Holidays
Ecuador: Independence Day
Hong Kong:
Confucius' birthday
Uganda:
Independence Day
Canada:
Thanksgiving Day (floating holiday)


OCTOBER 10
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DT!!!

Famous people born on October 10th:
1813
Guiseppe Verdi - composer (Aida)
1830
Isabella II of Spain
1918
Thelonius Monk - jazz pianist
1924
James Clavell - author (Shogun)
1930
Adlai Stevenson - Democratic Senator- Illinois
1955
David Lee Roth - rocker

On this day:
1845
U.S. Naval Acadeny opens in Annapolis, Maryland
1886
First dinner jacket worn to Autumn Ball in Tuxedo Park, NY
1943
Chang Kai-shek takes oath a President of China
1976
NJ's Meadowlands open (Giant's Stadium)

Holidays
Afghanistan: Deliverance Day
Finland:
Kivi Day
Japan:
Health/Sports Day


OCTOBER 13
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
PIKEY AND DAKOTA!!!

Famous people born on October 13th:
1853
Lillie Langtry, actress
1915
Cornel Wilde
1925
Margaret Thatcher - Former British Prime Minister
1926
Lenny Bruce, comedian
1941
Paul Simon, singer
1949
Sammy Hagar, formerly of Van Halen
1959
Marie Osmond, singer
1969
Nancy Kerrigan, skater

On this day:
54 AD
Roman Emperor Claudius murdered by Aggrippina, his fourth wife
1843
B'nai B'rith was founded (New York City)
1884
Greenwich becomes prime meridian for world time calculations
1792
Old Farmer's Almanac was first published
1943
Italy declared war on Germany
1947
Kukla, Fran & Ollie premieres
1994
Netscape Navigator was released

Holidays
Burundi: Hero of the Nation Day
Australia:
Eight Hour Day
Siam:
Floating of the Lamps


OCTOBER 28
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
SYLPH!!!

Famous people born on October 28th:
1818
Ivan Tugenev - Russian novelist
1903
Evelyn Waugh - English novelist
1907
Edith Head....fashion designer
1914
Jonas Salk....medical researcher (polio)
1926
Bowie Kuhn-Baseball Commissioner
1936
Charlie Daniels...Country Music Star
1945
Wayne Fontana - British rocker (The Mindbenders)
1949
Bruce Jenner - Olympian
1955
Bill Gates - Microsoft co-founder and CEO

On this day:
1492 Columbus discovers America
1636
Harvard established
1886
Statue of Liberty dedicated...and first tickertape parade in NYC
1962
Kruschev orders missiles withdrawn from Cuba (ending crisis)
1977
Rhoda's wedding on TV

Holidays
Czech Rep.: Foundation of Republic Day
Greece and Cyprus:
Ochi Day
U.S:
Mother-In-Law's Day

 


These songs were #1 on the Billboard charts in October:


1957

Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Chances Are - Johnny Mathis
You Send Me - Sam Cooke

1964
Do Wah Diddy Diddy - Manfred Mann
Baby Love - The Supremes

1973
Half Breed - Cher
Angie - The Rolling Stones
Midnight Train to Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips

1985
Oh Shiela - Ready For The World
Take On Me - a-ha
Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston

1990
Close To You - Maxi Priest
Praying For Time - George Michael
I Don't Have The Heart - James Ingram


 
 

HOW MANY LIBRANS DOES IT TAKE TO SCREW IN A LIGHT BULB?
ANSWER: ...maybe one to do it and one not to do it!