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, 1870
7th » Franco-Prussian War Siege of Paris (1870-1871) named Siege of Paris: Leon Gambetta flees Paris in a hot-air balloon.
23rd » Franco-Prussian War: the Siege of Metz concludes with a decisive Kingdom of Prussia known as Prussian victory.
27th » Marshal François Achille Bazaine surrenders to Kingdom of Prussia Prussian forces at the conclusion of the Siege of Metz (1870) Siege of Metz along with 140,000 France French soldiers in one of the biggest French defeats of the Franco-Prussian War.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1870
7th » Prince Friedrich of Hesse and by Rhine (d. 1873)
7th » Uncle Dave Macon, American singer-songwriter, banjo player, and comedian (d. 1952)
8th » Louis Vierne, French organist and composer (d. 1937)
10th » Louise Mack, Australian journalist, author, and poet (d. 1935)
13th » Albert Jay Nock, American theorist, author, and critic (d. 1945)
18th » D. T. Suzuki, Japanese author and scholar (d. 1966)
22nd » Ivan Bunin, Russian author and poet, Nobel Prize in Literature e.g Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1953)
22nd » Alfred Douglas, English author and poet (d. 1945)
23rd » Francis Kelley, Canadian-American bishop (d. 1948)