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, 1890
Day of Week 1st » Yosemite National Park is established by the United States Congress named U.S. Congress.
Day of Week 11th » In Washington, DC, the Daughters of the American Revolution is founded.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1890
1st » Stanley Holloway, English actor and singer (d. 1982)
2nd » Groucho Marx, American comedian, actor, and singer (d. 1977)
4th » Alan L. Hart, American physician and author (d. 1962)
14th » Dwight D. Eisenhower, American general and politician, 34th President of the United States (d. 1969)
15th » Álvaro de Campos, Portuguese poet and engineer (d. 1935)
16th » Michael Collins (Irish leader) or Michael Collins, Irish general and politician, 2nd Minister for Finance (Ireland) or Irish Minister for Finance (d. 1922)
16th » Maria Goretti, Italian martyr and saint (d. 1902)
16th » Paul Strand, American photographer and director (d. 1975)