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, 1920
1st » Sir Percy Cox lands in Basra to assume his responsibilities as High Commissioner in Iraq.
10th » The Carinthian Plebiscite determines that the larger part of Carinthia (duchy) e.g Carinthia should remain part of Austria.
14th » Part of Pechengsky District named Petsamo Province is ceded by the Soviet Union to Finland.
25th » After 74 days on Hunger Strike in Brixton Prison, England, the Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Cork, Terence MacSwiney dies.
30th » The Communist Party of Australia is founded in Sydney.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1920
1st » David Herbert Donald, American historian and author (d. 2009)
1st » Walter Matthau, American actor and singer (d. 2000)
2nd » Albert Renaud, Canadian ice hockey player (d. 2012)
6th » John Donaldson, Baron Donaldson of Lymington, English judge (d. 2005)
7th » Georg Leber, German politician, Federal Ministry of Defence (Germany) named German Federal Minister of Defence (d. 2012)
7th » Kalju Lepik, Estonian-Swedish poet (d. 1999)
7th » Jack Rowley, English footballer and manager (d. 1998)