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, 1957
1st » First appearance of 'In God we trust' on U.S. paper currency.
4th » Space Race: Launch of 'Sputnik 1', the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.
4th » Avro Arrow roll-out ceremony at Avro Canada plant in Malton, Ontario.
4th » 'Leave It To Beaver' premieres on CBS.
10th » U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower apologizes to the finance minister of Ghana, Komla Agbeli Gbdemah, after he is refused service in a Dover, Delaware restaurant.
14th » Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first Monarchy in Canada Canadian Monarch to open up an annual session of the Parliament of Canada Canadian Parliament, presenting her Speech from the Throne in Ottawa, Canada.
22nd » Vietnam War: First United States casualties in Vietnam.
24th » The USAF starts the X-20 Dyna-Soar program.
2nd » John Cook (golfer) or John Cook, American golfer
2nd » Wade Dooley, English rugby player and police officer
2nd » Dave Faulkner (musician) named Dave Faulkner, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Victims (Australian band) named The Victims, The Manikins, and Hoodoo Gurus)
2nd » Kate St John, English singer-songwriter and producer (The Dream Academy)
3rd » Roberto Azevêdo, Brazilian diplomat, 6th Director-General of the World Trade Organization
3rd » Tim Westwood, English radio and television host
17th » Lawrence Bender, American actor and producer
17th » Steve McMichael, American football player, wrestler, and sportscaster
17th » Vincent Van Patten, American tennis player and actor
18th » Jon Lindstrom, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
18th » Catherine Ringer, French singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress (Les Rita Mitsouko)
19th » Dorinda Clark-Cole, American singer-songwriter and pianist (The Clark Sisters)
19th » Ray Richmond, American journalist and critic
19th » Karl Wallinger, Welsh singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and producer (World Party and The Waterboys)
20th » Chris Cowdrey, English cricketer and sportscaster
20th » Susanna Haavisto, Finnish actress and singer
20th » Hilda Solis, American politician, 25th United States Secretary of Labor
21st » Julian Cope, English singer-songwriter (The Teardrop Explodes, Crucial Three, Black Sheep (anarcho-folk band) named Black Sheep, Brain Donor, and Queen Elizabeth (band) e.g Queen Elizabeth)
21st » Wolfgang Ketterle, German physicist and educator, Nobel Prize in Physics named Nobel Prize laureate
21st » Steve Lukather, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Toto (band) known as Toto)
23rd » Paul Kagame, Rwandan politician, 6th President of Rwanda
23rd » Martin Luther King III, American activist
24th » Ron Gardenhire, German-American baseball player and manager
24th » John Kassir, American actor
25th » Nancy Cartwright, American voice actress and singer
25th » Bernard Hogan-Howe, English police officer
26th » Julie Dawn Cole, English actress and singer
26th » Bob Golic, American football player and radio host