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, 1946
3rd » Popular Canadian American jockey George Woolf dies in a freak accident during a race; the annual George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award is created to honor him.
10th » The first United Nations General Assembly or General Assembly of the United Nations opens in London. Fifty-one nations are represented.
10th » The United States Army Signal Corps (United States Army) named Signal Corps successfully conducts Project Diana, bouncing radio waves off the moon and receiving the reflected signals.
17th » The UN Security Council holds its first session.
19th » General Douglas MacArthur establishes the International Military Tribunal for the Far East in Tokyo to try Japanese war crimes called war criminals.
22nd » Creation of the 'Central Intelligence Group', forerunner of the Central Intelligence Agency.
24th » The United Nations General Assembly passes its first resolution to establish the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission.
25th » The United Mine Workers rejoins the American Federation of Labor.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1946
1st » Grady Allen, American football player (d. 2012)
1st » Carl B. Hamilton, Swedish economist and politician
1st » Susannah McCorkle, American singer (d. 2001)
1st » Roberto Rivelino, Brazilian footballer
1st » Shelby Steele, American author and director
1st » Alain Voss, Brazilian-French illustrator (d. 2011)
2nd » Sonny Ruberto, American baseball player, coach, and manager (d. 2014)
3rd » John Paul Jones (musician) e.g John Paul Jones, English bass player, songwriter, and producer (Led Zeppelin and Them Crooked Vultures)
3rd » Cissy King, American singer and dancer
3rd » Michalis Kritikopoulos, Greek footballer (d. 2002)
4th » Lisa Appignanesi Polish-English author and academic
4th » Arthur Conley, American singer-songwriter (d. 2003)
4th » S. Rajasekharan, Indian poet and critic
5th » Diane Keaton, American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter
5th » Prince Tomohito of Mikasa (d. 2012)
6th » Syd Barrett, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (Pink Floyd and Stars (UK band) or Stars) (d. 2006)
7th » Michael Roizen, American anesthesiologist and author
7th » Jann Wenner, American publisher, co-founded 'Rolling Stone'
7th » Mike Wilds, English race car driver
8th » Robby Krieger, American guitarist and songwriter (The Doors, The Butts Band, and Manzarek–Krieger)
8th » Elijah Moshinsky, Australian director
9th » Mohammad Ishaq Khan, Indian historian (d. 2013)
9th » Mogens Lykketoft, Danish politician
10th » Aynsley Dunbar, English drummer and songwriter (The Jeff Beck Group, Journey (band) named Journey, Jefferson Starship, UFO (band) known as UFO, The Mojos, and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers)
10th » Alexis Nihon, Jr., Canadian wrestler (d. 2013)
11th » Naomi Judd, American singer-songwriter (The Judds)
11th » Tony Kaye (musician) Tony Kaye, English keyboard player (Yes (band) Yes, Badger (band) Badger, Detective (band) Detective, Badfinger, Circa (band) Circa, and Yoso)
11th » John Piper (theologian) known as John Piper, American theologian and author
12th » Hazel Cosgrove, Lady Cosgrove, Scottish lawyer and judge
12th » George Duke, American keyboard player, composer, and educator (d. 2013)
12th » Cynthia Robinson, American trumpet player and singer (Sly and the Family Stone and Graham Central Station)
13th » Eero Koivistoinen, Finnish saxophonist, composer, and conductor
14th » Harold Shipman, English serial killer (d. 2004)
15th » Charles Brown (actor) e.g Charles Brown, American actor (d. 2004)