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, 1947
1st » The American and British occupation zones in Germany, after World War II, merge to form the Bizone, that later became West Germany.
1st » The Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 comes into effect, converting British subjects into Canadian citizens. Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes the first Canadian citizen.
3rd » Proceedings of the United States Congress called U.S. Congress are televised for the first time.
6th » Pan American World Airways or Pan American Airlines becomes the first commercial airline to schedule a flight around the world.
9th » Elizabeth "Betty" Short, the Black Dahlia, is last seen alive.
22nd » KTLA, the first commercial television station west of the Mississippi River, begins operation in Hollywood, California.
24th » Greek banker Dimitrios Maximos becomes Prime Minister of Greece.
25th » Thomas T. Goldsmith, Jr. or Thomas Goldsmith Jr. files a patent for a "Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device", the first ever electronic game.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1947
1st » Jon Corzine, American politician, 54th Governor of New Jersey
1st » Leonard Thompson (golfer) e.g Leonard Thompson, American golfer
2nd » David Shapiro (poet) named David Shapiro, American poet, historian, and critic
2nd » Valery Shary, Belarusian weightlifter
3rd » Zulema, American singer-songwriter (Faith Hope and Charity (US band) known as Faith Hope and Charity) (d. 2013)
4th » Chris Cutler, American-English drummer and songwriter (Henry Cow, Art Bears, News from Babel, Cassiber, The Science Group, and Brainville (band) or Brainville)
4th » Doc Neeson, Irish-Australian singer-songwriter (The Angels (Australian band) called The Angels) (d. 2014)
4th » Rick Stein, English chef and author
5th » Mike DeWine, American politician, 50th Attorney General of Ohio
5th » Mercury Morris, American football player
6th » Sandy Denny, English singer-songwriter (Fairport Convention, Fotheringay, and Strawbs) (d. 1978)
8th » William Bonin, American serial killer and sex offender (d. 1996)
8th » David Bowie, English singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (The Riot Squad, Tin Machine, The Hype (David Bowie band) or The Hype, and Arnold Corns)
8th » Samuel Schmid, Swiss politician
8th » Terry Sylvester, English singer and guitarist (The Escorts (Liverpool band) e.g The Escorts, The Swinging Blue Jeans and The Hollies)
8th » Laurie Walters, American actress
8th » Luke Williams (wrestler) known as Luke Williams, New Zealand wrestler