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, 1977
6th » In Alicante, Spain, fascists attack a group of Communist Movement named MCPV militants and sympathizers, and one MCPV sympathizer is killed.
6th » The first prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-29, designated 9-01, makes its maiden flight.
7th » The adoption of the 1977 Soviet Constitution or Fourth Soviet Constitution.
13th » Four Palestinian people e.g Palestinians hijack 'Lufthansa Flight 181' to Somalia and demand release of 11 members of the Red Army Faction.
17th » German Autumn: Four days after it is Aircraft hijacking hijacked, Lufthansa Lufthansa Flight 181 Flight 181 lands in Mogadishu, Somalia, where a team of Germany German GSG 9 commandos later rescues all remaining hostages on board.
18th » German Autumn: a set of events revolving around the kidnapping of Hanns Martin Schleyer e.g Hanns-Martin Schleyer and the Aircraft hijacking known as hijacking of a Lufthansa flight by the Red Army Faction (RAF) comes to an end when Schleyer is murdered a
24th » Veterans Day (United States) known as Veterans Day is observed on the fourth Monday in October for the seventh and last time. (The holiday is once again observed on November 11 beginning the following year.)
25th » Digital Equipment Corporation releases OpenVMS V1.0.
26th » Ali Maow Maalin, the last natural case of smallpox, develops rash in Merca district, Somalia. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider this date the anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, the most spec
Famous Birthdays on October in 1977
1st » Jeffrey van Hooydonk, Belgian race car driver