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, 1864
2nd » American Civil War: First Battle of Saltville Battle of Saltville United States Union forces attack Saltville, Virginia, but are defeated by Confederate States of America Confederate troops.
5th » The Indian city of Kolkata named Calcutta is almost totally destroyed by a cyclone; 60,000 die.
7th » American Civil War Bahia Incident: USS Wachusett (1861) USS 'Wachusett' illegally captures the Ship CSS Florida cruiser 6 Confederate raider while in port in Bahia, Brazil in violation of Brazilian neutrality.
11th » Campina Grande, Brazil is established as a city.
15th » American Civil War: The Battle of Glasgow is fought, resulting in the surrender of Glasgow, Missouri, and its Union garrison, to the Confederate States of America or Confederacy.
19th » Battle of Cedar Creek Union Army under Philip Sheridan destroys a Confederate Army under Jubal Anderson Early or Jubal Early.
19th » St. Albans Raid Confederate States of America named Confederate raiders launch an attack on Saint Albans, Vermont from Canada.
23rd » American Civil War: Battle of Westport United States Union forces under General Samuel R. Curtis defeat Confederate States of America Confederate troops led by General Sterling Price at Westport, Kansas City Westport, near Kansas City, Missouri Kansas Cit
28th » American Civil War: The Battle of Fair Oaks & Darbytown Road (also known as the Second Battle of Fair Oaks) ends Union Army or Union forces under General Ulysses S. Grant withdraw from Fair Oaks, Virginia, after failing to breach the Confederate States of
30th » Second Schleswig War ends. Denmark renounces all claim to Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg, which come under Prussian and Austrian administration.
30th » Helena, Montana is founded after four Prospecting known as prospectors discover gold at "Last Chance Gulch".