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, 1789
Day of Week 2nd » George Washington sends proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification.
Day of Week 3rd » George Washington makes the first Thanksgiving (United States) named Thanksgiving Day designated by the national government of the United States of America.
Day of Week 6th » French Revolution: Louis XVI of France named Louis XVI returns to Paris from Palace of Versailles e.g Versailles after being confronted by the Parisian women on 5 October
Day of Week 19th » Chief Justice John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States.