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, 1922
18th » The BBC called British Broadcasting Company (later Corporation) is founded by a consortium, to establish a nationwide network of radio transmitters to provide a national broadcasting service.
19th » British Conservative Party (UK) Conservative Member of Parliament MPs meeting at the Carlton Club meeting Carlton Club vote to break off the Lloyd George ministry Coalition Government with David Lloyd George of the Liberal Party (UK) Liberal Party.
28th » March on Rome: Italian fascists led by Benito Mussolini march on Rome and take over the Italian government.
29th » King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, appoints Benito Mussolini as Prime Minister.
30th » Benito Mussolini is made Italian Prime Minister named Prime Minister of Italy.
31st » Benito Mussolini is made Prime Minister of Italy
Famous Birthdays on October in 1922
1st » Chen-Ning Yang, Chinese-American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize in Physics or Nobel Prize laureate
4th » Malcolm Baldrige, Jr., American businessman and politician, 26th United States Secretary of Commerce (d. 1987)
4th » Shin Kyuk-ho, South Korean-Japanese businessman, founded Lotte (conglomerate) or Lotte Group
4th » Don Lenhardt, American baseball player and coach (d. 2014)
5th » Jim Godbolt, English historian and journalist (d. 2013)
5th » José Froilán González, Argentinian race car driver (d. 2013)
5th » Bil Keane, American cartoonist (d. 2011)
5th » Jock Stein, Scottish footballer and manager (d. 1985)
6th » Joe Frazier (baseball) called Joe Frazier, American baseball player and manager (d. 2011)
6th » Teala Loring, American actress (d. 2007)
7th » Grady Hatton, American baseball player, coach, and manager (d. 2013)
7th » William Zinsser, American journalist and critic
8th » Nils Liedholm, Swedish footballer, coach, and manager (d. 2007)
8th » Herbert B. Leonard, American producer (d. 2006)
9th » Léon Dion, Canadian political scientist (d. 1997)
9th » Fyvush Finkel, American actor
10th » Merv Pregulman, American football player (d. 2012)
11th » G. C. Edmondson, American soldier and author (d. 1995)
11th » Nonda, Greek artist (d. 2005)
12th » William H. Sullivan, American diplomat, United States Ambassador to the Philippines (d. 2013)