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, 1912
3rd » U.S. forces defeat Nicaraguan rebels under the command of Benjamín Zeledón at the Battle of Coyotepe Hill.
7th » The Helsinki Stock Exchange sees its first transaction.
8th » Balkan Wars or First Balkan War begins: Montenegro declares war against the Ottoman Empire.
11th » First Balkan War: The Hellenic Army or Greek Army liberates the city of Kozani.
14th » While campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the former President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, is shot and mildly wounded by John Schrank, a mentally-disturbed saloon keeper. With the fresh wound in his chest, and the bullet still within it, Mr
17th » Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia declare war on the Ottoman Empire, joining Montenegro in the First Balkan War.
18th » First Balkan War: King Peter I of Serbia issues a declaration "To the Serbian People", as his country joins the war.
19th » Italy takes possession of Tripoli, Libya from the Ottoman Empire.
21st » First Balkan War: Kardzhali is liberated by Kingdom of Bulgaria e.g Bulgarian forces
23rd » First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo between the Kingdom of Serbia known as Serbian and Ottoman Empire known as Ottoman armies begins.
24th » First Balkan War: The Battle of Kumanovo concludes with the Kingdom of Serbia known as Serbian victory.
26th » First Balkan War: The Ottoman occupied city of Thessaloniki, is liberated and unified with Greece on the feast day of its patron Saint Saint Demetrius named Demetrius. On the same day, Kingdom of Serbia e.g Serbian troops captured Skopje.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1912
1st » Kathleen Ollerenshaw, English mathematician, astronomer, and politician, Lord Mayor of Manchester (d. 2014)
2nd » Frank Malina, American engineer and painter (d. 1981)
5th » Fritz Fischer (medical doctor) or Fritz Fischer, German physician (d. 2003)