November is the eleventh month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of four months with the length of 30 days. November was the ninth month of the ancient Roman calendar. November retained its name (from the Latin novem meaning nine) when January and February were added to the Roman calendar. November is a month of spring in the Southern Hemisphere and autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, November in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of May in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa.
November symbols: The birthstones of November are the topaz (particularly, yellow) which symbolizes friendship and the citrine. Its birth flower is the chrysanthemum. The zodiac signs for the month of November are Scorpio (until November 21) and Sagittarius (November 22 onwards).
Historical Events for November, 1805
Day of Week 1st » Napoleon I called Napoleon Bonaparte invades Austrian Empire e.g Austria during the War of the Third Coalition.
Day of Week 11th » Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Dürenstein 8000 France e.g French troops attempt to slow the retreat of a vastly superior Russian and Austrian force.
Day of Week 16th » Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Schöngrabern Russian forces under Pyotr Bagration delay the pursuit by French troops under Joachim Murat.