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, 1916
7th » Georgia Institute of Technology or Georgia Tech defeats Cumberland University 222-0 in the most 1916 Cumberland vs. Georgia Tech football game called lopsided college football game in American history.
16th » In Brooklyn, New York, Margaret Sanger opens the first family planning clinic in the United States.
27th » Battle of Segale: Negus Mikael, marching on the Ethiopian capital in support of his son Emperor Iyasu V of Ethiopia named Iyasus V, is defeated by Fitawrari abte Giyorgis, securing the throne for Empress Zauditu of Ethiopia called Zauditu.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1916
3rd » James Herriot, English veterinarian and author (d. 1995)
4th » Vitaly Ginzburg, Russian physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics named Nobel Prize laureate (d. 2009)
4th » Jan Murray, American comedian, actor, and game show host (d. 2006)
4th » George Sidney, American director and producer (d. 2002)
5th » Stetson Kennedy, American author and activist (d. 2011)
6th » Chiang Wei-kuo, Japanese-Chinese general (d. 1997)
11th » Nanaji Deshmukh, Indian educator and activist (d. 2010)
12th » Alice Childress, American actress and playwright (d. 1994)
14th » C. Everett Koop, American admiral and surgeon, 13th United States Surgeon General (d. 2013)
15th » Al Killian, American trumpet player and bandleader (d. 2007)
15th » George Turner (writer) e.g George Turner, Australian author and critic (d. 1997)
16th » George Turner (writer) called George Turner, Australian author and critic (d. 1997)
19th » Jean Dausset, French-Spanish immunologist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine called Nobel Prize laureate (d. 2009)