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, 1913
9th » Steamship SS Volturno 1906 6 catches fire in the mid-Atlantic.
10th » President of the United States known as President Woodrow Wilson triggers the explosion of the Gamboa Dike thus ending construction on the Panama Canal.
31st » Dedication of the Lincoln Highway, the first automobile highway across United States.
31st » The Indianapolis Street Car Strike of 1913 called Indianapolis Street Car Strike and subsequent riot begins.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1913
1st » Hélio Gracie, Brazilian martial artist (d. 2009)
1st » Harry Lookofsky, American violinist and producer (d. 1998)
2nd » Karl Miller (footballer) named Karl Miller, German footballer (d. 1967)
4th » Martial Célestin, Haitian lawyer and politician, 1st Prime Minister of Haiti (d. 2011)
5th » Eugene B. Fluckey American admiral, Medal of Honor recipient (d. 2007)
5th » Lois January, American actress (d. 2006)
6th » Méret Oppenheim, German-Swiss artist. (d. 1985)
7th » Simon Carmiggelt, Dutch journalist and author (d. 1987)
7th » Raimond Valgre, Estonian composer (d. 1949)
8th » Robert R. Gilruth, American pilot and engineer (d. 2000)
10th » Claude Simon, Malagasy-French author, Nobel Prize in Literature known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 2005)
11th » Joe Simon, American author and illustrator (d. 2011)
11th » Dorothy Woolfolk, American author (d. 2000)
12th » T. Ahambaram, Ceylonese politician (d. 1962)
12th » Alice Chetwynd Ley, English author and educator (d. 2004)
13th » Igor Torkar, Slovenian poet and playwright (d. 2004)
19th » Vinicius de Moraes, Brazilian poet, playwright, and composer (d. 1980)
20th » Grandpa Jones, American singer-songwriter and banjo player (d. 1998)
20th » J. Michael Hagopian, Turkish-American director and producer (d. 2010)
22nd » Robert Capa, Hungarian-American photographer and journalist (d. 1954)
22nd » Bao Dai, Vietnamese emperor (d. 1997)
22nd » Tamara Desni, German-English actress (d. 2008)
22nd » Hans-Peter Tschudi, Swiss politician, 63rd President of the Swiss Confederation (d. 2002)