October is the tenth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days. The eighth month in the old Roman calendar, October retained its name after January and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the Romans.
October symbols: The birthstones of Octoberare the tourmaline and opal. Its birth flower is the calendula. The zodiac signs for the month of October are Libra (until October 22) or Scorpio (October 23 onwards). October Star Stones: Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22). Planetary Stone: Sapphire; Lucky Charms: Opal, Sardonyx, Chrysolite; birthstone: pink Tourmaline, Opal. Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21). Planetary Stone: Garnet, Ruby; Lucky Charms: Aquamarine, Beryl. October Mystical birthstone is Jasper. October Ayurvedic Birthstone is Opal.
Historical Events for October, 1147
Day of Week 24th » After a siege of 4 months crusader knights led by Afonso I of Portugal known as Afonso Henriques reconquered Lisbon.
Day of Week 25th » Seljuk Turks completely annihilate German crusaders under Conrad III of Germany or Conrad III at the Battle of Dorylaeum (1147) called Battle of Dorylaeum.
Famous Deaths for October 1147
31st » Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester, English son of Henry I of England (b. 1000)