October 1
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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.
- 1898 – Founding of Oakland Lodge in Oakland, California. This lodge of the Theosophical Society, Adyar is now called Theosophical Society of the East Bay.
Births
- 1842 – S. Subramania Iyer, Indian lawyer and freedom fighter who worked with Annie Besant to establish the Indian Home Rule Movement. (d. December 5, 1924)
- 1847 – Annie Besant, English Theosophist and second International President of Theosophical Society (Adyar), serving from 1907-1933. (d. September 20, 1933)
Deaths
- None listed for this date.
Holidays and observances
- None listed for this date.
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