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.
1st » Turkey adopts the Gregorian calendar: December 18, 1926 (Julian), is immediately followed by January 1, 1927 (Gregorian).
2nd » Angered by the anti-clerical provisions of the Constitution of Mexico or Mexican Constitution of 1917, Catholic rebels in Mexico Cristero War or rebelled against the government.
7th » The first transatlantic telephone service is established from New York City named New York, New York to London named London, United Kingdom.
9th » A fire at the Laurier Palace Theatre fire called Laurier Palace movie theatre in Montreal named Montreal, Quebec, Canada, kills 78 children.
11th » Louis B. Mayer, head of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), announces the creation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, at a banquet in Los Angeles e.g Los Angeles, California.
22nd » Teddy Wakelam gives the first live radio commentary of a association football football match anywhere in the world, between Arsenal F.C. and Sheffield United F.C. Sheffield United at Arsenal Stadium Highbury.
27th » Ibn Saud takes the title of Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz known as King of Nejd.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1927
1st » Maurice Béjart, French-Swiss dancer, choreographer, and director (d. 2007)
1st » Calum MacKay, Canadian ice hockey player (d. 2001)
1st » Yvonne Sanson, Greek actress (d. 2003)
1st » Vernon L. Smith, American economist, Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences or Nobel Prize laureate
1st » Doak Walker, American football player (d. 1998)