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, 1949
7th » Chinese Civil War: The government of the Taiwan called Republic of China moves from Nanjing or Nanking to Taipei, Taiwan.
8th » The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is established to provide aid to Palestinian refugees who left their homes during the 1948 Palestinian exodus.
13th » The Knesset votes to move the capital of Israel to Jerusalem.
27th » Indonesian National Revolution: The Netherlands officially recognizes Indonesian independence. End of the Dutch East Indies.
29th » KC2XAK of Bridgeport, Connecticut becomes the first Ultra high frequency (UHF) television station to operate a daily schedule.
3rd » Heather Menzies, Canadian-American actress and singer
3rd » Mickey Thomas (singer) named Mickey Thomas, American singer-songwriter (Jefferson Starship and Starship (band) or Starship)
4th » A. Scott Berg, American journalist and author
4th » Jeff Bridges, American actor, singer, and producer
4th » Paula England, American sociologist
4th » Pamela Stephenson, New Zealand-Australian actress and psychologist
4th » Jock Stirrup, Baron Stirrup, English air marshal and politician, 20th Chief of the Defence Staff (United Kingdom) called Chief of the Defence Staff
5th » John Altman (composer) e.g John Altman, English composer and conductor
5th » David Manning, English diplomat, List of Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to the United States called British Ambassador to the United States
5th » Abdullah Senussi, Sudanese-Libyan general
6th » Linda Barnes (writer) named Linda Barnes, American author
6th » Linda Creed, American singer-songwriter (d. 1986)
6th » Doug Marlette, American cartoonist (d. 2007)
17th » Paul Rodgers, English singer-songwriter and producer (Free (band) Free, Bad Company, The Firm (rock band) The Firm, and The Law (band) The Law)
18th » David A. Johnston, American geologist (d. 1980)
19th » Sebastian (Danish musician) known as Sebastian, Danish singer-songwriter and guitarist
19th » Nancy Kyes, American actress
20th » Soumaïla Cissé, Malian engineer and politician
20th » Cecil Cooper, American baseball player and manager
20th » Oscar Gamble, American baseball player
20th » Leigh Hamilton, New Zealand-American actress (d. 2012)
21st » Nicholas Penny, English historian and academic
21st » Thomas Sankara, Burkinabé captain and politician, 5th President of Burkina Faso (d. 1987)
21st » Nikolaos Sifounakis, Greek politician
22nd » Maurice Gibb, Manx-English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer (Bee Gees, The Bloomfields, and The Rattlesnakes (1955 band) known as The Rattlesnakes) (d. 2003)
22nd » Robin Gibb, Manx-English singer-songwriter and record producer (Bee Gees and The Rattlesnakes (1955 band) or The Rattlesnakes) (d. 2012)
22nd » Ray Guy, American football player
23rd » Adrian Belew, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (King Crimson, Tom Tom Club, and The Bears (band) called The Bears)
23rd » Reinhold Weege, American screenwriter and producer (d. 2012)