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, 1929
3rd » The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Kingdom of Yugoslavia, "Land of the South Slavs".
7th » Patriarch Photios II of Constantinople called Photios II becomes Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
11th » JC Penney opens store 1252 in Milford, Delaware, making it a nationwide company with stores in all 48 U.S. states.
18th » The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council overrules the Supreme Court of Canada in 'Edwards v. Canada (Attorney General) called Edwards v. Canada' when it declares that women are considered "Persons" under Canadian law.
23rd » Great Depression: After a steady decline in stock market prices since a peak in September, the New York Stock Exchange begins to show signs of panic.
24th » "Wall Street Crash 1929 known as Black Thursday" stock market crash on the New York Stock Exchange.
28th » Black Monday, a day in the Wall Street Crash of 1929, which also saw major stock market upheaval.
30th » The Standseilbahn Stuttgart e.g Stuttgart Cable Car is constructed in Stuttgart, Germany.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1929
1st » Ken Arthurson, Australian rugby player and coach
1st » Grady Chapman, American singer (The Robins) (d. 2011)
1st » Bonnie Owens, American singer-songwriter (The Strangers (American band) named The Strangers) (d. 2006)
2nd » Peter Bronfman, Canadian businessman (d. 1996)
2nd » Moses Gunn, American actor (d. 1993)
2nd » Cesare Maestri, Italian mountaineer and author
2nd » Howard Roberts, American guitarist (The Wrecking Crew (music) or The Wrecking Crew) (d. 1992)
4th » Scotty Beckett, American actor and singer (d. 1968)
4th » John Edward Mack, American psychiatrist and author (d. 2004)
4th » Leroy Van Dyke, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
3rd » Gustav Stresemann, German politician, Chancellor of Germany (German Reich) known as Chancellor of Germany, Nobel Peace Prize or Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1878)
5th » Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly, Indian priest (b. 1876)
14th » Henri Berger, German composer and bandleader (b. 1844)
28th » Bernhard von Bülow, German politician, List of Chancellors of Germany or Chancellor of Germany (b. 1849)