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, 1813
Day of Week 5th » Battle of the Thames in Canada; Americans defeat British and kill Shawnee leader Tecumseh.
Day of Week 8th » The Treaty of Ried is signed between Bayern and Austria.
Day of Week 16th » The Sixth Coalition attacks Napoleon I of France named Napoleon Bonaparte in the Battle of Leipzig.
Day of Week 19th » The Battle of Leipzig concludes, giving Napoleon I of France e.g Napoleon Bonaparte one of his worst defeats.
Day of Week 26th » War of 1812: A combined force of British regulars, Canada Canadian militia, and Mohawk nation Mohawks defeat the United States Americans in the Battle of Chateauguay.