The December Birthstones are the Turquoise, Zircon and Tanzanite. Turquoise is regarded as a love charm. It is also a symbol of good fortune and success, and it is believed to relax the mind and to protect its wearer from harm. Turquoise rings, in particular, are thought to keep away evil spirits. Turquoise is called the traditional birthstone of December. Blue topaz is considered the secondary birthstone for December.
December Zodiac Signs
Month of December Zodiac Signs are Sagittarius(until December 21) and Capricorn(December 22 onwards).
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Theoretical thinkin is like honey to those people. Born as Sagittarius you will have a tendency to philosophize. Honesty and a strong sense of justice are some of the positive qualities of Sagittarius. Focus and energy are things they give to work and family life. Sagittarius are compatible with: Aquarius, Libra, Aries and Leo.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) When you were born as a Capricorn then you are considered to be quite intelligent. Capricorns are known to be very patient and will go to great lengths as to achieve perspnal goals. This is why Capricorns are usually well suited to handling business problems. Capricorns are compatible with: Scorpio, Pisces, Virgo, Aries, Cancer and Taurus.
December Birth Flowers
Month of December flower is the Narcissus. These flowers symbolize sweetness. The embodiment of the idea that you want your beloved one to stay just the way they are. The other December birth flower is Holly, which symbolizes your wish for domestic happiness.
Good Cheer and Success. The December Birth Flower Narcissus senda a clear message of: You Are The Special One to the reciever.
Historical Events for December, 1868
10th » The first traffic lights are installed, outside the Palace of Westminster in London. Resembling railway signals, they use Railway semaphore signal named semaphore arms and are illuminated at night by red and green gas lamps.
11th » Paraguayan War: Brazilian Army e.g Brazilian troops defeat Paraguayan Army e.g Paraguayan at the Battle of Avay.
25th » President of the United States U.S. President Andrew Johnson grants unconditional pardon to all American Civil War Civil War Confederate States Army Confederate soldiers.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1868
4th » Jesse Burkett, American baseball player, coach, and manager (d. 1953)
5th » Arnold Sommerfeld, German physicist and academic (d. 1951)
9th » Fritz Haber, Polish-German chemist and academic, Nobel Prize in Chemistry known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1934)
20th » Harvey Samuel Firestone, American businessman, founded the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company (d. 1938)
21st » George W. Fuller, American engineer (d. 1934)
22nd » Jaan Tõnisson, Estonian journalist, lawyer, and politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Estonia (d. 1941?)
24th » Emanuel Lasker, German chess player (d. 1941)
Famous Deaths for December 1868
6th » August Schleicher, German linguist and academic (b. 1821)
13th » Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius, German botanist and explorer (b. 1794)
25th » Linus Yale, Jr., American engineer and businessman (b. 1821)