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, 1913
1st » The Buenos Aires Metro, the first underground railway system in the southern hemisphere and in Latin America, begins operation.
1st » The Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving assembly line.
1st » Crete, having obtained self rule from Turkey after the First Balkan War, is annexed by Greece.
14th » ship Japanese battleship Haruna 2, the fourth and last sclass- KongÅ battlecruiser 0 ship, launches, eventually becoming one of the Empire of Japan Japanese workhorses during World War I and World War II.
15th » Nicaragua becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires Convention.
23rd » The Federal Reserve Act is signed into law by President of the United States named President Woodrow Wilson, creating the Federal Reserve System.
24th » The Italian Hall disaster ("1913 Massacre") in Calumet, Michigan, results in the death of 73 Christmas party goers held by striking mine workers, including 59 children.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1913
1st » Mary Martin, American actress and singer (d. 1990)
2nd » Marc Platt (dancer) named Marc Platt, American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2014)
4th » Mark Robson, Canadian-American director and producer (d. 1978)
5th » Esther Borja, Cuban soprano and actress (d. 2013)
6th » Karl Haas, German-American pianist, conductor, and radio host (d. 2005)
6th » Eleanor Holm, American swimmer (d. 2004)
7th » Kersti Merilaas, Estonian author and poet (d. 1986)
8th » Delmore Schwartz, American poet and author (d. 1966)
10th » Morton Gould, American pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1996)
10th » Pannonica de Koenigswarter, English-American composer (d. 1988)
10th » Harry Locke, English actor (d. 1987)
11th » Jean Marais, French actor and director(d. 1998)
13th » Arnold Brown (General of The Salvation Army) named Arnold Brown, English-Canadian missionary, 11th Generals of The Salvation Army known as General of The Salvation Army (d. 2002)
13th » Archie Moore, American boxer and actor (d. 1998)
14th » Dan Dailey, American actor, singer, dancer, and director (d. 1978)
15th » Roger Gaudry, Canadian chemist and businessman (d. 2001)
15th » Muriel Rukeyser, American poet, academic, and activist (d. 1980)
16th » George Ignatieff, Russian-Canadian diplomat, 8th List of Canadian ambassadors to the United Nations or Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations (d. 1989)
16th » Salik Lucknawi, Indian journalist and poet (d. 2013)
17th » Burt Baskin, American businessman, co-founded Baskin-Robbins (d. 1967)
18th » Alfred Bester, American author and screenwriter (d. 1987)
18th » Willy Brandt, German politician, 4th Chancellor of Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) e.g Chancellor of Germany, Nobel Peace Prize e.g Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1992)
18th » Ray Meyer, American basketball player and coach (d. 2006)
21st » Arnold Friberg, American illustrator and painter (d. 2010)
25th » Candy Candido, American singer, bass player, and voice actor (d. 1999)
25th » Tony Martin (American singer) e.g Tony Martin, American singer and actor (d. 2012)
25th » Henri Nannen, German journalist (d. 1966)
26th » Frank Swift, English footballer and journalist (d. 1958)
28th » Lou Jacobi, Canadian-American actor (d. 2009)
30th » Lucio Agostini, Italian-Canadian conductor and composer (d. 1996)
30th » Elyne Mitchell, Australian author (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths for December 1913
1st » Juhan Liiv, Estonian poet and author (b. 1864)
7th » Luigi Oreglia di Santo Stefano, Italian cardinal (b. 1828)