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, 1845
Day of Week 9th » The eminent and controversial Anglicanism known as Anglican, John Henry Newman, is received into the Roman Catholic Church.
Day of Week 10th » In Annapolis, Maryland, the Naval School (later renamed the United States Naval Academy) opens with 50 midshipman students and seven professors.
Day of Week 13th » A majority of voters in the Republic of Texas approve a proposed constitution that, if accepted by the Congress of the United States known as U.S. Congress, will make Texas a U.S. state.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1845
8th » Salomon Kalischer, German pianist, composer, and physicist (d. 1924)