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, 1780
Day of Week 2nd » John André, British Army officer of the American Revolutionary War, is hanged as a spy by American forces.
Day of Week 7th » American Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain: United States American Patriot (American Revolution) Patriot militia defeat Loyalist (American Revolution) Loyalist irregular military irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson in South Carolina.
Day of Week 10th » The Great Hurricane of 1780 kills 20,000–30,000 in the Caribbean.
Day of Week 16th » Royalton, Vermont called Royalton, Vermont and Tunbridge, Vermont e.g Tunbridge, Vermont are the last major raids of the American Revolutionary War.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1780
10th » John Abercrombie (physician) known as John Abercrombie, Scottish physician and philosopher (d. 1844)
20th » Pauline Bonaparte, French sister of Napoleon (d. 1825)