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, 1911
5th » The Kowloon–Canton Railway (split into MTR East Rail Line and Guangshen Railway now) commences service between Kowloon and Guangzhou called Canton.
9th » An Wuchang Uprising Revolutionary groups and a bombing incident e.g accidental bomb explosion in Hankou District e.g Hankou, Wuhan, China leads to the ultimate fall of the Qing Empire
10th » The Wuchang Uprising leads to the demise of Qing Dynasty, the last Imperial court in China, and the founding of the Republic of China (1912–1949) e.g Republic of China.
13th » Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, becomes the first Governor-General of Canada of royal descent.
23rd » First use of aircraft in war: An Italy or Italian pilot takes off from Libya to observe Turkey named Turkish army lines during the Turco-Italian War.
24th » Orville Wright, remains in the air 9 minutes and 45 seconds in a Wright Glider, at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1911
1st » Irwin Kostal, American songwriter, screenwriter, and publisher (d. 1994)
1st » Heinrich Mark, Estonian politician, 5th Prime Minister of Estonia in exile (d. 2004)
2nd » Jack Finney, American author and playwright (d. 1995)
3rd » Michael Hordern, English actor and singer (d. 1995)
5th » Pierre Dansereau, Canadian ecologist (d. 2011)