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, 1942
1st » The Declaration by United Nations is signed by twenty-six nations.
2nd » The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) convicts 33 members of a German spy ring headed by Fritz Joubert Duquesne in the largest espionage case in United States history—the Duquesne Spy Ring.
2nd » World War II: Manila, Philippines is captured by Japanese forces.
7th » World War II: The Battle of Bataan or siege of the Bataan Peninsula begins.
11th » World War II: The Japanese Battle of Kuala Lumpur or capture Kuala Lumpur.
12th » World War II: President of the United States e.g President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National War Labor Board.
13th » Henry Ford patents a plastic automobile, which is 30% lighter than a regular car.
13th » World War II: First use of an aircraft ejection seat by a Germany called German test pilot in a Heinkel He 280 jet fighter.
16th » Crash of TWA Flight 3, killing all 22 aboard, including film star Carole Lombard.
20th » World War II: At the Wannsee Conference held in the Berlin suburb of Wannsee, senior Nazi Germany named Nazi German officials discuss the implementation of the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question".
23rd » World War II: The Battle of Rabaul (1942) e.g Battle of Rabaul begins, the first fighting of the New Guinea campaign.
24th » World War II: The Allies of World War II known as Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom.
25th » World War II: Thailand declares war on the United States and United Kingdom.
26th » World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe landing in Northern Ireland.
30th » World War II: Empire of Japan Japanese forces Battle of Ambon invade the island of Ambon Island Ambon in the Dutch East Indies.
31st » World War II: Allied forces are defeated by the Japanese at the Battle of Malaya and retreat to the island of Singapore.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1942
1st » Dennis Archer, American lawyer and politician, 67th Mayor of Detroit
1st » Anthony Hamilton-Smith, 3rd Baron Colwyn, British dentist
1st » Al Hunt, American journalist
1st » Country Joe McDonald, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Country Joe and the Fish)
1st » Alassane Ouattara, Ivorian politician, List of heads of state of Ivory Coast known as President of the Ivory Coast
1st » Gennadi Sarafanov, Soviet astronaut (d. 2005)
1st » Judy Stone, Australian singer
2nd » Dennis Hastert, American politician, 59th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
2nd » Ray Moore (broadcaster) called Ray Moore, English radio host (d. 1989)
2nd » Hugh Shelton, American general
3rd » John Marsden (lawyer) or John Marsden, Australian lawyer and activist (d. 2006)
3rd » John Thaw, English actor (d. 2002)
4th » Precious Bryant, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2013)
4th » John McLaughlin (musician) e.g John McLaughlin, English guitarist and songwriter (The Tony Williams Lifetime, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Shakti (band) e.g Shakti, and Remember Shakti)
5th » Jan Ellis, South African rugby player (d. 2013)
5th » Jan Leeming, English journalist
5th » Terenci Moix, Spanish author (d. 2003)
5th » Maurizio Pollini, Italian pianist
5th » Charlie Rose, American journalist and talk show host
6th » Yiannis Boutaris, Greek businessman and politician
7th » Vasily Alekseyev, Russian weightlifter (d. 2011)
7th » Jim Lefebvre, American baseball player and manager
7th » Danny Steinmann, American director and screenwriter (d. 2012)
7th » Danny Williams (singer) or Danny Williams, South African singer (d. 2005)