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, 1942
2nd » World War II: During the Manhattan Project, a team led by Enrico Fermi initiates the Chicago Pile-1 called first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.
12th » World War II: German troops begin Operation Winter Storm, an attempt to relieve encirclement or encircled Axis forces during the Battle of Stalingrad.
15th » World War II: The Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse begins during the Guadalcanal Campaign.
20th » World War II: Imperial Japanese Air Force Japanese air forces bomb Kolkata Calcutta, British Raj India.
22nd » World War II: Adolf Hitler signs the order to develop the V-2 rocket as a weapon.
24th » World War II: France e.g French monarchist, Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle, assassinates Vichy French Admiral François Darlan in Algiers, Algeria.
27th » The Union of Pioneers of Yugoslavia is founded.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1942
1st » Mohamed Kamel Amr, Egyptian diplomat, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Egypt) called Minister of Foreign Affairs for Egypt