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Zodiac Signs January 1940 Birthstone

January Birthstones Astrology

  • 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, 1940

  • 5th » FM broadcasting e.g FM radio is demonstrated to the Federal Communications Commission for the first time.
  • 7th » Winter War: The Finnish 9th Division Battle of Raate Road named stops and completely destroys the overwhelming Soviet forces on the Raate-Suomussalmi road.
  • 8th » World War II: Britain Rationing in the United Kingdom called introduces food rationing.
  • 29th » Three trains on the Sakurajima Line, in Osaka, Japan, collide and explode while approaching Ajikawaguchi Station. 181 people are killed.

Famous Birthdays on January in 1940

  • 2nd » Susan Wittig Albert, American author
  • 2nd » Jim Bakker, American minister and television host
  • 2nd » S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan, Indian-American mathematician
  • 3rd » Leo de Berardinis, Italian stage actor and theatre director (d. 2008)
  • 4th » Alexander Chancellor, English journalist
  • 4th » Gao Xingjian, Chinese-French author and playwright, Nobel Prize in Literature known as Nobel Prize laureate
  • 4th » Helmut Jahn, German-American architect, designed Liberty Place and Messeturm
  • 4th » Brian David Josephson, Welsh physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics named Nobel Prize laureate
  • 4th » Jill Pitkeathley, Baroness Pitkeathley known as Jill Pitkeathley, British politician
  • 5th » Athol Guy, Australian bassist (The Seekers)
  • 5th » Michael Rose (British Army officer) known as Mike Rose, English general
  • 6th » Penny Lernoux, American journalist (d. 1989)
  • 6th » Van McCoy, American singer-songwriter and producer (d. 1979)
  • 7th » Anton Norris, Barbadian high jumper
  • 9th » Barbara Buczek, Polish composer (d. 1993)
  • 9th » Al Downing (musician) or Al Downing, American singer-songwriter and pianist (d. 2005)
  • 9th » Ruth Dreifuss, Swiss politician, 151st President of the Swiss Confederation
  • 10th » Guy Chevrette, Canadian politician
  • 10th » Harry Gant, American race car driver
  • 10th » Godfrey Hewitt, English geneticist (d. 2013)
  • 10th » Walter Hill (director) named Walter Hill, American director, screenwriter, and producer
  • 10th » Ntare VI of Ankole (d. 2011)
  • 10th » K. J. Yesudas, Indian singer-songwriter
  • 11th » Andres Tarand, Estonian geographer and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Estonia
  • 12th » Ronald Shannon Jackson, American drummer and composer (Last Exit (free jazz band) known as Last Exit) (d. 2013)
  • 13th » Edmund White, American author
  • 14th » Julian Bond, American activist and politician
  • 14th » Ron Kostelnik, American football player (d. 1993)
  • 14th » Trevor Nunn, English director and composer
  • 16th » Lepa Lukić, Serbian singer
  • 17th » Kipchoge Keino, Kenyan runner
  • 17th » Umashanker Singh, Indian politician (d. 2013)
  • 17th » Tabaré Vázquez, Uruguayan politician, President of Uruguay
  • 19th » Paolo Borsellino, Italian judge (d. 1992)
  • 19th » Mike Reid (actor) called Mike Reid, English comedian, actor, and author (d. 2007)
  • 20th » Carol Heiss, American figure skater
  • 20th » Krishnam Raju, Indian actor and politician
  • 20th » Mandé Sidibé, Malian politician, Prime Minister of Mali (d. 2009)
  • 21st » John J. McGinty III, American captain, Medal of Honor recipient (d. 2014)
  • 21st » Jack Nicklaus, American golfer
  • 22nd » John Hurt, English actor
  • 22nd » George Seifert, American football player and coach
  • 22nd » Gillian Shephard, English politician, life peer
  • 23rd » Joe Dowell, American singer
  • 23rd » Ted Rowlands, Baron Rowlands, Welsh politician
  • 23rd » Johnny Russell (singer) called Johnny Russell, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2001)
  • 24th » Joachim Gauck, German politician, 11th President of Germany
  • 26th » Séamus Hegarty, Irish bishop
  • 27th » James Cromwell, American actor
  • 27th » Terry Harper, Canadian ice hockey player
  • 27th » Petru Lucinschi, Romanian politician, 2nd President of Moldova
  • 28th » Carlos Slim, Mexican businessman, founded Grupo Carso
  • 28th » Trebor Jay Tichenor, American pianist and composer (d. 2014)
  • 29th » Katharine Ross, American actress
  • 29th » Kunimitsu Takahashi, Japanese motorcycle racer and race car driver
  • 30th » Mitch Murray, English songwriter and producer
  • 31st » Kitch Christie, South African rugby player and coach (d. 1998)

Famous Deaths for January 1940

  • 1st » Panuganti Lakshminarasimha Rao, Indian author (b. 1865)
  • 4th » Flora Finch, English-American actress (b. 1867)
  • 5th » Humbert Wolfe, Italian-English poet and civil servant (b. 1885)
  • 12th » Edward Smith (VC) called Edward Smith, English soldier, Victoria Cross recipient (b. 1899)
  • 18th » Kazimierz Przerwa-Tetmajer, Polish author, poet, and playwright (b. 1865)
  • 20th » Omar Bundy, American general (b. 1861)
  • 21st » Prince Christopher of Greece and Denmark (b. 1888)
  • 21st » John Duha, American gymnast (b. 1875)
  • 25th » Elias Simojoki, Finnish clergyman and activist (b. 1899)
  • 27th » Isaak Babel, Russian journalist, author, and playwright (b. 1894)

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