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, 1953
5th » The first documented recovery meeting of Narcotics Anonymous is held.
10th » Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Republic of Korea is concluded in Washington D.C.
12th » "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial" opens at Plymouth Theatre, New York City
15th » British nuclear test 'Totem 1' detonated at Emu Field, South Australia.
27th » British Operation Totem or nuclear test 'Totem 2' is carried out at Emu Field, South Australia.
29th » BCPA Flight 304 Douglas DC-6 named DC-6 crashes near San Francisco. Pianist William Kapell is among the 19 killed.
15th » Tito Jackson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Jackson 5)
15th » Larry Miller (comedian) known as Larry Miller, American actor and screenwriter
15th » Walter Jon Williams, American author
16th » Tony Carey, American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (Rainbow (rock band) known as Rainbow, Planet P Project, and Over the Rainbow (band) or Over the Rainbow)
16th » Paulo Roberto Falcão, Brazilian footballer and manager
16th » Fred Ridgeway, Irish-English actor (d. 2012)
16th » Martha Smith, American model and actress
16th » Al Sobotka, American businessman
17th » Joseph Bowie, American trombonist (Defunkt and Black Artists Group)