The October Birthstones are the Tourmaline and Opal. Opals symbolizes faithfulness and confidence. The word Opal comes from the Latin opalus, meaning: precious jewel. Necklaces with opals set in them were worn to repel evil and to protect eyesight. Opal is called the traditional birthstone of October. Pink Tourmaline is considered the secondary birthstone for October.
October Zodiac Signs
Month of October Zodiac Signs are Libra(until October 22) or Scorpio(October 23 onwards).
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Libra tend to dislice big social gatherings and too much attention. Most of them tend to be introverts. Having a shy nature being too shy or quiet can sometimes work against their benefit. People born under this star sign tend to have great belief in justice. THis might also be why they are very trustworthy individuals. Libra are compatible with: another Libra as well as Sagittarius, Leo, Taurus, Aquarius and Gemini.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Scorpio by nature like to take action instead of thinking things through in great lengths. They tend to be ambitious, bold, courageous, and self confident. Scorpio have a clear vision for their desires in life. Going after those goals feel liberating to them. Cool headedness helps Scorpio to achieve their desires. Scorpio are compatible with: Capricorn, Pisces, Cancer and Virgo.
October Birth Flowers
Birth flower Marigold or Calendula is the flower associated with October. For the Hindus, the month of October is associated with festivals like Dusshera and Diwali and Marigold, an auspicious flower is part of religious ceremonies. However, in the English culture, marigold stands for sorrow and sympathy. The other October flower is cosmo, a symbol of order, peace, and serenity.
Warm, Fierce, undying love, or one way of saying that you are content with being with the recipient.October Birth Flower Marigold exemplify elegance and devotion.
Historical Events for October, 1793
5th » French Revolution: Dechristianisation of France during the French Revolution called Christianity is disestablished in France.
12th » The cornerstone of Old East, the oldest state university building in the United States, is laid on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill known as University of North Carolina.
15th » Queen Marie-Antoinette of France is tried and convicted in a swift, pre-determined trial in the Palais de Justice, Paris, and condemned to death the following day.
16th » Marie Antoinette, widow of Louis XVI of France named Louis XVI, is guillotined at the height of the French Revolution.
16th » The Battle of Wattignies (1793) called Battle of Wattignies ends in a French First Republic known as French victory.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1793
4th » Charles Pearson, English lawyer and politician (d. 1862)
28th » Eliphalet Remington, American businessman, founded Remington Arms (d. 1861)
Famous Deaths for October 1793
7th » Wills Hill, 1st Marquess of Downshire, English politician, President of the Board of Trade (b. 1718)
8th » John Hancock, American merchant and politician, 1st Governor of Massachusetts (b. 1737)
9th » Jean Joseph Marie Amiot, French missionary (b. 1718)