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, 1945
6th » Baseball: Billy Sianis and his pet billy goat are ejected from Wrigley Field during Game 4 of the 1945 World Series (see Curse of the Billy Goat).
9th » Parade in NYC for Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz named Nimitz and 13 USN/USMC Medal of Honor recipients
10th » The Chinese Communist Party and the Kuomintang signed a principle agreement in Chongqing about the future of post-war China. Later, the pact is commonly referred to as the Double-Ten Agreement.
12th » World War II: Desmond Doss is the first conscientious objector to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor.
15th » World War II: The former premier of Vichy France Pierre Laval is shot by a firing squad for treason.
16th » The Food and Agriculture Organization is founded in Quebec City, Canada.
17th » Archbishop Damaskinos of Athens becomes Prime Minister of Greece between the pull-out of the German occupation force in 1944 and the return of George II of Greece named King Georgios II to Greece.
18th » Argentina e.g Argentine military officer and politician Juan Perón marries actress Eva Perón or Eva "Evita" Duarte.
29th » Getúlio Vargas, president of Brazil, resigns.
30th » Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Los Angeles Dodgers e.g Brooklyn Dodgers to break the baseball color barrier.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1945
1st » Rod Carew, Panamanian-American baseball player and coach
1st » Donny Hathaway, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (d. 1979)
1st » Carrie Lucas, American singer
1st » Ellen McIlwaine, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
1st » Spider Sabich, American skier (d. 1976)
1st » Patty Shepard, American-Spanish actress (d. 2013)
2nd » Martin Hellman, American cryptographer and academic
2nd » Don McLean, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
3rd » Tony Brown (English footballer) known as Tony Brown, English footballer and sportscaster
3rd » Christopher Bruce, English choreographer
3rd » Jo Ritzen, Dutch economist and politician
4th » Clifton Davis, American singer-songwriter and actor
5th » Brian Connolly, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (Sweet (band) called Sweet) (d. 1997)
5th » Geoff Leigh, English saxophonist (Henry Cow)
6th » Ivan Graziani, Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1997)
7th » Kevin Godley, English singer-songwriter and director (10cc, Hotlegs, Godley & Creme, Doctor Father, and The Magic Lanterns)
9th » Taiguara, Uruguayan-Brazilian singer-songwriter (d. 1996)