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, 2009
1st » The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the House of Lords.
3rd » The presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey sign the Nakhchivan Agreement on the Establishment of Turkic Council.
10th » Armenia and Turkey sign protocols in Zurich, Switzerland to open their borders.
25th » The 25 October 2009 Baghdad bombings kills 155 and wounds at least 721.
28th » The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213.
28th » NASA successfully launches the Ares I-X mission, the only rocket launch for its later-cancelled Constellation program.
Famous Deaths for October 2009
1st » Cintio Vitier, Cuban poet and author (b. 1921)
3rd » Fatima el-Sharif, Libyan wife of Idris of Libya (b. 1911)
4th » Gerhard Kaufhold, German footballer (b. 1928)
4th » Günther Rall, German general and pilot (b. 1918)
4th » Mercedes Sosa, Argentinian singer and activist (b. 1935)
5th » Mike Alexander (musician) e.g Mike Alexander, English singer-songwriter and bass player (Evile) (b. 1977)
6th » Douglas Campbell (actor) known as Douglas Campbell, Scottish-Canadian actor and screenwriter (b. 1922)
7th » Irving Penn, American photographer (b. 1917)
9th » Stuart M. Kaminsky, American author and educator (b. 1934)
9th » Horst Szymaniak, German footballer (b. 1934)
10th » Stephen Gately, Irish singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor (Boyzone) (b. 1976)
11th » Angelo DiGeorge, American physician and endocrinologist (b. 1922)
11th » Veronika Neugebauer, German actress (b. 1968)
12th » Dickie Peterson American singer-songwriter and bass player (Blue Cheer) (b. 1948)
12th » Frank Vandenbroucke (cyclist) called Frank Vandenbroucke, Belgian cyclist (b. 1974)
13th » Stephen Barnett, American scholar (b. 1935)