The January Birthstone is the Garnet Garnets have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. The word garnet comes from 14th century Middle English word gernet meaning dark red. Garnet is said to be symbolic of desire and represents constancy.
Garnet is called the traditional birthstone of January. Emerald is listed as the mystical birthstone. Rose quartz is considered the secondary birthstone of January.
January Zodiac Signs
Month of January Zodiac Signs are Capricorn(until January 19) and Aquarius(January 20 onwards).
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.
Aquarius (January 21 - February 19) People born under this sign can sometimes leave an impression of being simple minded. However this is actually one of their positive qualities. This quality can result in being honest, loyal and dependable. Some other great attributes of the Aquarius are smarts and a drive towards independence. Aquarius are compatible with: Aries, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius and other Aquarius.
January Birth Flowers
Although January is a cold and gloomy season seems like an unlikely time for flowers to bloom, but nature has designed birth flowers which love the extreme weather. The flower associated with the month of January is Carnation and is said to symbolise love, fascination and distinction. Carnation, which is also commonly called Gillyflower, is found in a number of colors from pink to purple-red.
Love, Pride, Beauty, Purity, Distinction, Fascination, and Loyal. January Birth Flower Carnation comes in every shade on the colour wheel. They are one of the most delicate and beautiful blooms that are long lasting. Each colour of Carnations can symbolize a sentiment or emotion. Pink Carnation means affection, while a Red Carnation means Love and Affection. White carnations mean good luck whereas Yellow Carnation denotes disappointment or exclusion.
Historical Events for January, 1900
2nd » American Statesman and diplomat John Hay announces the Open Door Policy to promote trade with China.
5th » Ireland named Irish leader John Redmond calls for a revolt against British rule.
6th » Second Boer War: Having already Siege of Ladysmith sieged the fortress at Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal Ladysmith, Boer forces attack it, but are driven back by United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland British defenders.
16th » The United States Senate accepts the Anglo-German treaty of 1899 in which the United Kingdom renounces its claims to the American Samoa named Samoan islands.
23rd » Second Boer War: The Battle of Spion Kop between the forces of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State and United Kingdom called British forces ends in a British defeat.
24th » Second Boer War: Boers stop a British attempt to break the Siege of Ladysmith in the Battle of Spion Kop.
29th » The American League is organized in Philadelphia with eight founding teams.
31st » Datu Muhammad Salleh is assassination known as assassinated in Kampung Teboh, Tambunan, ending the Mat Salleh Rebellion.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1900
1st » Xavier Cugat, Spanish-American singer-songwriter (d. 1990)
1st » Chiune Sugihara, Japanese diplomat (d. 1986)
2nd » William Haines, American actor and interior designer (d. 1973)
3rd » Donald J. Russell, American businessman (d. 1985)
4th » James Bond (ornithologist) called James Bond, American ornithologist (d. 1989)