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, 1777
4th » Battle of Germantown: Troops under George Washington are repelled by British troops under Sir William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe known as William Howe.
6th » American Revolutionary War: General Henry Clinton (American War of Independence) called Sir Henry Clinton leads British forces in the capture of Continental Army Hudson River defenses in the Battle of Forts Clinton and Montgomery.
7th » American Revolutionary War: The Americans defeat the Kingdom of Great Britain or British in the Second Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Bemis Heights.
17th » American Revolutionary War: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army Saratoga campaign called at Saratoga, New York.
22nd » American Revolutionary War: American defenders of Fort Mercer on the Delaware River repulse repeated Hessian (soldiers) named Hessian attacks in the Battle of Red Bank.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1777
18th » Heinrich von Kleist, German author and poet (d. 1811)
Famous Deaths for October 1777
5th » Johann Andreas Segner, Slovak-German mathematician, physicist, and physician (b. 1704)
21st » Samuel Foote, English actor and playwright (b. 1720)