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, 1920
1st » The Belorussian Communist Organisation is founded as a separate party.
2nd » The second Palmer Raids e.g Palmer Raid takes place with another 6,000 suspected communists and anarchists arrested and held without trial. These raids take place in several U.S. cities.
7th » The New York State Assembly refuses to seat five duly elected Socialist Party of America named Socialist assemblymen.
8th » The steel strike of 1919 ends in a complete failure for the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers named Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers labor union.
10th » The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I.
16th » Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated was founded on the campus of Howard University.
16th » The League of Nations holds its first council meeting in Paris known as Paris, France.
19th » The United States Senate votes against joining the League of Nations.
20th » The American Civil Liberties Union is founded.
23rd » The Netherlands refuses to surrender the exiled Wilhelm II, German Emperor named Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany to the Allies of World War I named Allies.
26th » Former Ford Motor Company executive Henry Leland launches the Lincoln Motor Company which he later sold to his former employer.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1920
1st » Osvaldo Cavandoli, Italian cartoonist (d. 2007)
1st » Willie Fennell, Australian comedian and actor (d. 1992)
1st » Virgilio Savona, Italian singer-songwriter (Quartetto Cetra) (d. 2009)
1st » Mahmoud Zoufonoun, Iranian-American violinist (d. 2013)
2nd » Isaac Asimov, American chemist and author (d. 1992)
3rd » Siegfried Buback, German politician, Attorney General of Germany (d. 1977)
3rd » Renato Carosone, Italian pianist (d. 2001)
4th » William Colby, American intelligence officer, 10th Director of Central Intelligence (d. 1996)
5th » Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Italian pianist (d. 1995)