The November Birthstones are the Topaz and Citrine. Topaz(particularly, yellow) symbolizes friendship, love and affection. It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect. Topaz is called the traditional birthstone of November. Lemon quartz(Citrine) secondary birthstone for November.
November Zodiac Signs
Month of November Zodiac Signs are Scorpio(until November 21) and Sagittarius(November 22 onwards).
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.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Theoretical thinkin is like honey to those people. Born as Sagittarius you will have a tendency to philosophize. Honesty and a strong sense of justice are some of the positive qualities of Sagittarius. Focus and energy are things they give to work and family life. Sagittarius are compatible with: Aquarius, Libra, Aries and Leo.
November Birth Flowers
Birth flower Chrysanthemum, which stands for cheerfulness and love, is associated with the month of November. According to Feng Shui, Chrysanthemums brings happiness and laughter in the house.
Compassion, Friendship and Joy. November Birth Flower Chrysanthemum can have different meanings. Red is for Love, White means innocence, and Yellow denotes unrequited love.
Historical Events for November, 1862
5th » American Civil War: Abraham Lincoln removes George B. McClellan as commander of the Union Army for the second and final time.
5th » American Indian Wars: In Minnesota, 303 Dakota people called Dakota warriors are found guilty of rape and murder of whites and are sentenced to hang. 38 are ultimately executed and the others reprieved.
9th » American Civil War: United States named Union General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Army of the Potomac, after George B. McClellan is removed.
Famous Birthdays on November in 1862
1st » Johan Wagenaar, Dutch organist and composer (d. 1941)
3rd » Henry George, Jr., American journalist and politician (d. 1916)
9th » Gigo Gabashvili, Georgian painter and educator (d. 1936)
15th » Gerhart Hauptmann, German author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize in Literature or Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1946)
16th » Charles Turner (cricketer) e.g Charles Turner, Australian cricketer (d. 1944)
19th » Billy Sunday, American baseball player and evangelist (d. 1935)
25th » Ethelbert Nevin, American pianist and composer (d. 1901)
25th » Gustaf Söderström, Swedish tug of war competitor (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths for November 1862
11th » James Madison Porter, American lawyer and politician, 18th United States Secretary of War (b. 1793)
13th » Ludwig Uhland, German poet, philologist, and historian (b. 1787)