The December Birthstones are the Turquoise, Zircon and Tanzanite. Turquoise is regarded as a love charm. It is also a symbol of good fortune and success, and it is believed to relax the mind and to protect its wearer from harm. Turquoise rings, in particular, are thought to keep away evil spirits. Turquoise is called the traditional birthstone of December. Blue topaz is considered the secondary birthstone for December.
December Zodiac Signs
Month of December Zodiac Signs are Sagittarius(until December 21) and Capricorn(December 22 onwards).
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Theoretical thinkin is like honey to those people. Born as Sagittarius you will have a tendency to philosophize. Honesty and a strong sense of justice are some of the positive qualities of Sagittarius. Focus and energy are things they give to work and family life. Sagittarius are compatible with: Aquarius, Libra, Aries and Leo.
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.
December Birth Flowers
Month of December flower is the Narcissus. These flowers symbolize sweetness. The embodiment of the idea that you want your beloved one to stay just the way they are. The other December birth flower is Holly, which symbolizes your wish for domestic happiness.
Good Cheer and Success. The December Birth Flower Narcissus senda a clear message of: You Are The Special One to the reciever.
Historical Events for December, 1948
10th » The United Nations General Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
11th » 1948 Arab–Israeli War: The United Nations passes United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194 named General Assembly Resolution 194, creating a United Nations Conciliation Commission known as Conciliation Commission to mediate the conflict.
12th » Malayan Emergency: Batang Kali Massacre 14 members of the Scots Guards stationed in Malay Peninsula known as Malaya allegedly massacre 24 unarmed civilians and set fire to the village.
23rd » Seven Empire of Japan or Japanese convicted of war crimes by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East are executed at Sugamo Prison in Tokyo, Japan.
26th » Cardinal József Mindszenty is arrested in Hungary and accused of treason and conspiracy.
28th » The Douglas DC-3 known as DC-3 airliner '1948 Airborne Transport DC-3 (DST) disappearance known as NC16002' disappears 50 miles south of Miami, Florida.
30th » The Cole Porter Broadway theatre e.g Broadway musical, 'Kiss Me, Kate' (1,077 performances), opens at the New Century Theatre and becomes the first show to win the Best Musical Tony Award.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1948
1st » George Foster (baseball) named George Foster, American baseball player and radio host
1st » Sarfraz Nawaz, Pakistani cricketer and politician
1st » John Roskelley, American mountaineer and author
1st » Neil Warnock, English footballer and manager
1st » N. T. Wright, English bishop and scholar
1st » Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, Nigerian politician, Governor of Kaduna State (d. 2012)
2nd » Elizabeth Berg (author) e.g Elizabeth Berg, American nurse and author
2nd » T. Coraghessan Boyle, American author and academic
2nd » Patricia Hewitt, Australian-English politician, Secretary of State for Health
2nd » Toninho Horta, Brazilian guitarist
3rd » Jan Hrubý, Czech violinist and songwriter (Framus Five and Etc...)
3rd » Maxwell Hutchinson, English architect and television host
3rd » Ozzy Osbourne, English-American singer-songwriter and actor (Black Sabbath)
4th » Southside Johnny, American singer-songwriter (Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes)
6th » Marius Müller-Westernhagen, German actor and singer
6th » Jean-Paul Ngoupandé, Central African politician, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic (d. 2014)
6th » Don Nickles, American politician
6th » Keke Rosberg, Finnish race car driver
6th » JoBeth Williams, American actress, singer, and director