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, 1949
3rd » WERD (defunct) called WERD, the first black-owned radio station in the United States, opens in Atlanta.
7th » The communist East Germany or German Democratic Republic (East Germany) is formed.
14th » Eleven leaders of the American Communist Party are convicted, after a nine-month trial in a Federal District Court, of conspiring to advocate the violent overthrow of the U.S. Federal Government.
16th » Nikolaos Zachariadis, leader of the Communist Party of Greece, announces a "temporary cease-fire", effectively ending the Greek Civil War.
16th » The diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and the German Democratic Republic are established.
24th » The cornerstone of the United Nations Headquarters is laid.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1949
1st » Isaac Bonewits, American singer-songwriter, liturgist, and author (d. 2010)
1st » Sheila Gilmore, Scottish lawyer and politician
1st » André Rieu, Dutch violinist, composer, and conductor
2nd » Richard Hell, American singer-songwriter and bass player (Television (band) known as Television, Neon Boys, The Heartbreakers, and Dim Stars)
2nd » Annie Leibovitz, American photographer
3rd » Lindsey Buckingham, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Fleetwood Mac)
3rd » J. P. Dutta, Indian director, producer, and screenwriter
3rd » Aleksandr Rogozhkin, Russian director and screenwriter