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, 1863
3rd » The last Thursday in November is declared as Thanksgiving (United States) or Thanksgiving Day by United States President Abraham Lincoln as are Thursdays, November 30, 1865 and November 29, 1866.
14th » American Civil War: Battle of Bristoe Station Army of the Confederate States of America named Confederate troops under the command of General Robert E. Lee fail to drive the U.S. Army e.g American Union Army completely out of Virginia.
15th » American Civil War: The CSS Hunley named 'H. L. Hunley', the first submarine to sink a ship, sinks during a test, killing its inventor, Horace Lawson Hunley called Horace L. Hunley.
26th » The Football Association, the oldest Association football named football association in the world, is formed in London.
29th » Eighteen countries meet in Geneva and agree to form the International Red Cross.
29th » American Civil War: Battle of Wauhatchie Forces under United States or Union General Ulysses S. Grant repel a Confederate States of America named Confederate attack led by General James Longstreet. Union forces thus open a supply line into Chattanooga, Te
30th » Danish Prince Wilhelm arrives in Athens to assume his throne as George I of Greece named George I, King of the Hellenes.
31st » The Maori Wars resume as British Empire named British forces in New Zealand led by General Duncan Cameron (general) or Duncan Cameron begin their Invasion of the Waikato.