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, 1943
11th » World War II: The United States and United Kingdom give up territorial rights in China.
11th » Italian-American anarchist Carlo Tresca is assassinated in New York City.
14th » World War II: Japan begins Operation Ke, the successful operation to evacuate its forces from Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal Campaign.
14th » World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill begin the Casablanca Conference to discuss strategy and study the next phase of the war.
14th » World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to travel by airplane while in office when he travels from Miami to Morocco to meet with Winston Churchill.
15th » World War II: The Battle of Voronezh (1943) called Soviet counter-offensive at Voronezh begins.
17th » World War II: Greek submarine Papanikolis (Y-2) called Greek submarine Papanikolis captures the 200-ton sailing vessel 'Agios Stefanos' and mans her with part of her crew.
23rd » World War II: Australian and American forces finally defeat the Japanese people called Japanese army in Territory of Papua or Papua.
23rd » Duke Ellington plays at Carnegie Hall in New York City for the first time.
23rd » World War II: The Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse on Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal campaign ends.
24th » World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill conclude a Casablanca Conference called conference in Casablanca.
27th » World War II: The VIII Bomber Command dispatched ninety-one B-17s and B-24s to attack the U-Boat construction yards at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. This was the first American bombing attack on Germany of the war.
29th » The first day of the Battle of Rennell Island, USS Chicago (CA-29) named U.S. cruiser 'Chicago' is torpedoed and heavily damaged by Japanese bombers.
30th » World War II: Second day of the Battle of Rennell Island. The USS Chicago CA-29 6 is sunk and a U.S. destroyer is heavily damaged by Japanese torpedoes.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1943
1st » Bud Hollowell, American baseball player and manager (d. 2014)
1st » Tony Knowles (politician) e.g Tony Knowles, American politician, 7th Governor of Alaska
1st » Raghunath Anant Mashelkar, Indian scientist
1st » Don Novello, American actor
1st » Ronald Perelman, American businessman, founded MacAndrews & Forbes
1st » Vladimir Šeks, Croatian politician
2nd » Barış Manço, Turkish singer-songwriter and producer (d. 1999)
3rd » Jarl Alfredius, Swedish journalist (d. 2009)
4th » Doris Kearns Goodwin, American historian and author
4th » Hwang Sok-yong, South Korean author
4th » Priit Vesilind, Estonian-American writer and photojournalist