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, 1946
1st » Nazism or Nazi leaders are sentenced at Nuremberg trials.
1st » Daegu October Incident occurs in United States Army Military Government in Korea known as Allied occupied Korea.
1st » Mensa International is founded in the United Kingdom.
13th » France French constitutional referendum, October 1946 e.g adopts the constitution of the French Fourth Republic known as Fourth Republic.
16th » Nuremberg Trials: Execution of the convicted Nazi leaders of the Main Trial.
22nd » Soviet Union or Soviet Operation Osoaviakhim takes place, recruiting of thousands of military-related technical specialists from the Soviet occupation zone of post-World-War-II Germany for employment in the Soviet Union.
23rd » The United Nations General Assembly convenes for the first time, at an auditorium in Flushing, Queens, New York City.
24th » A camera on board the V-2 No. 13 rocket takes the first photograph of earth from outer space.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1946
1st » Dave Holland, English bassist, composer, and bandleader (Gateway (band) called Gateway)
2nd » Sonthi Boonyaratglin, Thai general and politician
2nd » Peter Kellner, English journalist
2nd » Marie-Georges Pascal, French actress (d. 1985)
2nd » Eric Peterson, Canadian actor
2nd » Jo-El Sonnier, American singer-songwriter and accordion player
4th » Larry Clapp, American lawyer and politician (d. 2013)
4th » Chuck Hagel, American sergeant and politician, 24th United States Secretary of Defense
4th » Michael Mullen, American admiral
4th » Susan Sarandon, American actress, singer, and producer
4th » Bridget St John, English singer-songwriter and guitarist
5th » Zahida Hina, Pakistani journalist and author
5th » Jean Perron, Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and sportscaster
6th » Millie (singer) named Millie, Jamaican singer-songwriter
6th » Lloyd Doggett, American lawyer and politician
6th » Tony Greig, South African–English cricketer and sportscaster (d. 2012)
6th » Vinod Khanna, Indian actor
6th » Eddie Villanueva, Filipino evangelist and politician, founded the ZOE Broadcasting Network
7th » Bernard Lavilliers, French singer-songwriter and actor
7th » Catharine MacKinnon, American lawyer, activist, and author
7th » Pengiran Anak Saleha, Bruneian wife of Hassanal Bolkiah
8th » Jean-Jacques Beineix, French director and producer
8th » Hanan Ashrawi, Palestinian scholar, activist, and politician
8th » Dennis Kucinich, American politician, 53rd Mayor of Cleveland
11th » Daryl Hall, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Hall & Oates)
11th » Sawao Kato, Japanese gymnast
11th » Gary Mallaber, American singer-songwriter and drummer (Steve Miller Band)
12th » Susan Saegert, American environmental psychologist
13th » Levon Ananyan, Armenian journalist (d. 2013)
13th » Edwina Currie, English politician
13th » Demond Wilson, American actor and pastor
14th » François Bozizé, Gabonese politician, List of heads of state of the Central African Republic and Central African Empire or President of the Central African Republic
14th » Justin Hayward, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Moody Blues)
14th » Dan McCafferty, Scottish singer-songwriter (Nazareth (band) named Nazareth)
24th » Jerry Edmonton, Canadian drummer (Steppenwolf (band) known as Steppenwolf and The Sparrows (band) e.g The Sparrows) (d. 1993)
26th » Pat Sajak, American game show host, producer, and actor
26th » Holly Woodlawn, Puerto Rican-American actress
27th » Peter Martins, Danish dancer and choreographer
27th » Steven R. Nagel, American colonel, engineer, and astronaut (d. 2014)
27th » Ivan Reitman, Czech-Canadian actor, director, and producer
27th » Carrie Snodgress, American actress (d. 2004)
28th » John Hewson, Australian economist and politician
28th » Wim Jansen, Dutch footballer and manager
29th » Lynn Carey, American singer-songwriter and actress
29th » Peter Green (musician) e.g Peter Green, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (Fleetwood Mac, Peter Green Splinter Group, and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers)
30th » Robert L. Gibson, American captain, pilot, and astronaut
30th » Anthony Shorrocks, British development economist
31st » Norman Lovett, English comedian, actor, and screenwriter
31st » Stephen Rea, Irish actor
Famous Deaths for October 1946
4th » Barney Oldfield, American race car driver (b. 1878)
9th » Frank Castleman, American football player, baseball player, and coach (b. 1877)
12th » Joseph Stilwell, American general (b. 1883)
13th » Ole Sæther, Norwegian target shooter (b. 1870)
15th » Hermann Göring, German general and politician (b. 1893)
20th » Piero Campelli, Italian footballer (b. 1893)
26th » Ioannis Rallis, Greek lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of Greece (b. 1878)