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, 1910
1st » Captain David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty David Beatty is promoted to Rear admiral, and becomes the youngest admiral in the Royal Navy (except for British Royal Family Royal family members), since Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson Horatio Nelson.
13th » The Birth of public radio broadcasting first public radio broadcast takes place; a live performance of the opera 'Cavalleria rusticana' is sent out over the airwaves from the Metropolitan Opera House (39th St) Metropolitan Opera House in New York City New
15th » Construction ends on the Buffalo Bill Dam in Wyoming, United States, which was the highest dam in the world at the time, at convert 325 ft m abbr=on.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1910
3rd » Frenchy Bordagaray, American baseball player (d. 2000)
4th » Arthur Villeneuve, Canadian painter (d. 1990)
25th » Edgar V. Saks, Estonian historian, author, and politician (d. 1984)
26th » Jean Image, Hungarian-French animator (d. 1989)
27th » Edvard Kardelj, Slovene general, economist, and politician, 2nd Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Yugoslavia) e.g Foreign Minister of Yugoslavia (d. 1979)