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, 1844
Day of Week 22nd » The Great Anticipation: Millerites, followers of William Miller (preacher) e.g William Miller, anticipate the end of the world in conjunction with the Second Advent of Christ. The following day became known as the Great Disappointment.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1844
5th » Francis William Reitz, South African lawyer and politician, 5th State President of the Orange Free State (d. 1934)
11th » Henry J. Heinz, American businessman, founded the H. J. Heinz Company (d. 1916)
13th » Ernest Myers, English poet and author (d. 1921)
15th » Friedrich Nietzsche, German composer, poet, and philosopher (d. 1900)