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, 1944
3rd » World War II: Top Ace Major Pappy Boyington or Greg "Pappy" Boyington is shot down in his Vought F4U Corsair by Captain List of World War II aces from Japan known as Masajiro Kawato flying a Mitsubishi A6M Zero.
4th » World War II: Operation Carpetbagger, involving the dropping of arms and supplies to resistance fighters in Europe, begins.
5th » The 'Daily Mail' becomes the first transoceanic newspaper.
17th » World War II: Allies of World War II e.g Allied forces launch the first of Battle of Monte Cassino or four assaults on Monte Cassino with the intention of breaking through the Winter Line and seizing Rome, an effort that would ultimately take four months
22nd » World War II: The Allies of World War II known as Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio, Italy.
25th » Florence Li Tim-Oi is ordained in China, becoming the first woman Anglican priest.
27th » World War II: The 900-day Siege of Leningrad is lifted.
29th » World War II: Approximately 38 people are killed and about a dozen injured when the Polish village of Koniuchy (present-day Kaniūkai, Lithuania) is Koniuchy massacre e.g attacked by Soviet partisan units.
29th » In Bologna, Italy, the Anatomical theatre of the Archiginnasio is destroyed in an air-raid.
30th » World War II: The Battle of Cisterna, part of Operation Shingle, begins in central Italy.
30th » World War II: American troops land on Majuro.
31st » World War II: American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the Japanese-held Marshall Islands.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1944
1st » Omar al-Bashir, Sudanese politician, 7th List of heads of state of Sudan or President of Sudan
1st » Jimmy Hart, American wrestling manager and singer (The Gentrys)
1st » Jeremy Hindley, British horse trainer (d. 2013)
1st » Zafarullah Khan Jamali, Pakistani politician, 13th Prime Minister of Pakistan
1st » Teresa Torańska, Polish journalist (d. 2013)
1st » Mati Unt, Estonian director (d. 2005)
2nd » Péter Eötvös, Hungarian composer and conductor
9th » Ian Hornak, American painter and sculptor (d. 2002)
9th » Jimmy Page, English guitarist, songwriter, and producer (The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, The Honeydrippers, The Firm (rock band) e.g The Firm, and XYZ (UK band) e.g XYZ)