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, 1995
3rd » O. J. Simpson is O. J. Simpson murder case known as acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
6th » 51 Pegasi is discovered to be the second major star apart from the Sun to have a extrasolar planet e.g planet orbiting around it.
9th » An Amtrak Sunset Limited train is 1995 Palo Verde derailment known as derailed by saboteurs near Palo Verde, Arizona.
15th » Marco Campos, died in an accident in a International Formula 3000 race at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours circuit, making him the only driver ever killed in the International Formula 3000 series.
16th » The Million Man March occurs in Washington, D.C.
16th » The Skye Bridge is opened.
23rd » Yolanda Saldívar is found guilty of first degree murder in the shooting death of popular Latin singer Selena. Three days later, Saldívar was sentenced to life in prison, eligible for parole in 2025
25th » Fox River Grove level crossing accident or A commuter train slams into a school bus in Fox River Grove, Illinois, killing seven students.
26th » Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Mossad agents assassinate Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine e.g Islamic Jihad leader Fathi Shikaki in his hotel in Malta.
27th » Latvia applies for membership in the European Union.
27th » Former Prime Minister of Italy Bettino Craxi is trial in absentia named convicted 'in absentia' of Political corruption e.g corruption.
28th » 289 people are killed and 265 injured in 1995 Baku Metro fire or Baku Metro fire, the deadliest Rapid transit or subway disaster.
30th » Quebec citizens narrowly vote (50.58% to 49.42%) to remain a province of Canada in their Quebec referendum, 1995 or second referendum on national sovereignty.