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, 1916
1st » Paul Miliukov delivers in the State Duma the famous "stupidity or treason" speech, precipitating the downfall of the Boris Stürmer government.
5th » The Kingdom of Poland (Mitteleuropa) e.g Kingdom of Poland is proclaimed by the Act of November 5th of the emperors of Germany and Austria-Hungary.
5th » The Everett Massacre takes place in Everett, Washington as political differences lead to a shoot-out between the Industrial Workers of the World organizers and local police.
7th » Jeannette Rankin is the first woman elected to the United States Congress of the United States called Congress.
13th » Prime Minister of Australia Billy Hughes is expelled from the Australian Labor Party called Labor Party over his support for conscription.
18th » World War I: Battle of the Somme (1916) First Battle of the Somme in France, British Expeditionary Force (World War I) British Expeditionary Force commander Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig Douglas Haig calls off the battle which started on July 1, 1916.
19th » Samuel Goldwyn and Edgar Selwyn establish Goldwyn Pictures.
21st » World War I: A mine explodes and sinks HMHS Britannic in the Aegean Sea, killing 30 people.
30th » Costa Rica signs the Buenos Aires Convention, a copyright treaty.
Famous Birthdays on November in 1916
4th » John Basilone, American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (d. 1945)
4th » Walter Cronkite, American journalist, voice actor, and producer (d. 2009)
4th » Ruth Handler, American businesswoman, created Barbie (d. 2002)
6th » Ray Conniff, American composer and conductor (d. 2002)
9th » Martha Settle Putney, American lieutenant, historian, and educator (d. 2008)
10th » Louis le Brocquy, Irish painter and illustrator (d. 2012)
10th » Billy May, American trumpet player and composer (d. 2004)
10th » Dr. Tangalanga, Argentinian comedian and author (d. 2013)
11th » Robert Carr, English engineer and politician, Lord President of the Council (d. 2012)
12th » Rogelio de la Rosa, Filipino actor and politician (d. 1986)
12th » Paul Emery, English race car driver (d. 1993)
12th » Jean Papineau-Couture, Canadian composer and academic (d. 2000)
14th » Roger Apéry, Greek-French mathematician and academic (d. 1994)
14th » Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (d. 2011)
14th » George Silver (actor) named George Silver, English actor (d. 1984)
15th » Nita Barrow, Barbadian nurse and politician, 7th Governor-General of Barbados (d. 1995)
16th » Harold Baigent, New Zealand actor (d. 1996)
16th » Daws Butler, American voice actor and singer (d. 1988)
16th » Al Lucas (musician) named Al Lucas, Canadian-American bassist (d. 1983)
17th » Shelby Foote, American historian and author (d. 2005)
20th » Evelyn Keyes, American actress and singer (d. 2008)
21st » Sid Luckman, American football player and soldier (d. 1998)