October 1

October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. It is preceded by September 30, and succeeded by October 2. Following October 1, there are 91 days in the year.

Blavatsky's Gem of the Day

"The glamour of Time conceals from the weak souls of men the dark abysses around them, the terrible and mighty laws which incessantly direct their lives."

Events

• 1879 – First issue of The Theosophist was published.

Births

• 1847 – Annie Besant, English Theosophist and second International President of Theosophical Society (Adyar), serving from 1907-1933. (d. 1933)

Deaths

• 1892 – William Stainton Moses, English clergyman and editor; friend of H. P. Blavatsky (b. 1839).

Holidays and observances

• None listed for this date.

External links

• Date in Wikipedia