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, 1930
5th » British Airship R101 crashes in France 'en route' to India on its maiden voyage.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1930
1st » Frank Gardner (racing driver) known as Frank Gardner, Australian race car driver (d. 2009)
1st » Richard Harris, Irish-English actor, singer, and producer (d. 2002)
1st » Naimatullah Khan, Pakistani lawyer and politician, Mayor of Karachi
1st » Philippe Noiret, French actor (d. 2006)
2nd » Dave Barrett, Canadian social worker and politician, 26th Premier of British Columbia
5th » Pavel Popovich, Ukrainian general, pilot, and astronaut (d. 2009)
5th » Reinhard Selten, German economist, Nobel Prize in Economics or Nobel Prize laureate
6th » Hafez al-Assad, Syrian general and politician, 20th President of Syria (d. 2000)
6th » Richie Benaud, Australian cricketer and sportscaster
7th » Curtis Crider, American race car driver (d. 2012)
8th » Alasdair Milne, Indian-English director and producer (d. 2013)
8th » Toru Takemitsu, Japanese composer (d. 1996)
9th » Hank Lauricella, American football player and politician (d. 2014)
10th » Eugenio Castellotti, Italian race car driver (d. 1957)
10th » Yves Chauvin, French chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry named Nobel Prize laureate
10th » Harold Pinter, English playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor, Nobel Prize in Literature called Nobel Prize laureate (d. 2008)
10th » Al Ulbrickson, American rower (d. 2012)
10th » Konstantin Vyrupayev, Russian wrestler (d. 2012)
11th » LaVell Edwards, American football player and coach
11th » K. P. Ummer, Indian actor (d. 2001)
11th » Sam Johnson, American colonel and politician
12th » Denis Brodeur, Canadian ice hockey player and photographer (d. 2013)
12th » Milica Kacin Wohinz, Slovenian historian
13th » Bruce Geller, American screenwriter and producer (d. 1978)
14th » Robert Parker (singer) named Robert Parker, American singer and saxophonist
14th » Mobutu Sese Seko, Congolese soldier and politician, President of Zaire (d. 1997)
15th » FM-2030, Belgian-Iranian basketball player, philosopher and diplomat (d. 2000)