The Almanac · Month index
October
Every day in October — the historical events, the famous birthdays, and the holidays behind each date. 31 days to wander.
October, “eighth month” in the Roman count, brings the harvest, shortening days, and the first real chill of fall.
◈BirthstoneOpal ❀Birth flowerMarigold
Born in October
Birthstone · Opal
October’s opal flickers with every color at once, a play of light that earned it a reputation for imagination and hope.
Birth flower · Marigold
October’s marigold glows gold and orange and is woven through autumn festivals as a flower of warmth and remembrance.