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, 1911
9th » A Cross Mountain Mine disaster e.g mine explosion near Briceville, Tennessee, kills 84 miners despite rescue efforts led by the United States Bureau of Mines.
10th » The first transcontinental flight across the United States is completed. Calbraith Perry Rodgers began the flight on 17 September 1911, taking off from Sheepshead Bay, New York.
12th » Delhi replaces Calcutta as the capital of India.
12th » King George V of the United Kingdom named George V and Mary of Teck are enthroned as Emperor of India e.g Emperor and Empress of India.
24th » Lackawanna Cut-Off railway line opens in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
27th » "Jana Gana Mana", the national anthem of India, is first sung in the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress.
29th » Mongolia gains independence from the Qing Dynasty, enthroning The Bogd Khan known as 9th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu as List of Mongol Khans e.g Khagan of Mongolia.
29th » Sun Yat-sen becomes the provisional President of the Republic of China (1912–1949) or Republic of China; he formally takes office on January 1, 1912.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1911
1st » Walter Alston, American baseball player and manager (d. 1984)
1st » Calvin Griffith, Canadian-American businessman (d. 1999)
3rd » Nino Rota, Italian pianist, composer, conductor, and academic (d. 1979)
5th » Władysław Szpilman, Polish pianist and composer (d. 2000)
8th » Nikos Gatsos, Greek poet and songwriter (d. 1992)