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, 1956
4th » The Million Dollar Quartet (Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash) get together at Sun Studios for the first and last time.
6th » A violent Blood In The Water match called water polo match between Hungary and the USSR takes place during the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, against the backdrop of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
9th » Trans-Canada Air Lines Flight 810, a Canadair North Star, crashes near Hope, British Columbia, Canada, killing all 62 people on board.
19th » Irish-born physician John Bodkin Adams is arrested in connection with the suspicious deaths of more than 160 patients. Eventually he is convicted only of minor charges.
22nd » Colo (gorilla) called Colo, the first gorilla to be bred in captivity (animal) named captivity, is born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio.
28th » Chin Peng, David Marshall (Singaporean politician) David Marshall and Tunku Abdul Rahman meet in Baling, Federation of Malaya Malaya to Baling Talks try and resolve the Malayan Emergency situation.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1956
1st » Julee Cruise, American singer-songwriter and actress
2nd » Steven Bauer, Cuban-American actor and producer
4th » Nia Griffith, Irish-Welsh educator and politician
4th » Bernard King, American basketball player and sportscaster
5th » Adam Thorpe, French-English author, poet, and playwright
5th » Krystian Zimerman, Polish pianist and educator
6th » Peter Buck, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (R.E.M., Hindu Love Gods (band) e.g Hindu Love Gods, The Minus 5, Tuatara (band) named Tuatara, Tired Pony, and The Baseball Project)
6th » Hans Kammerlander, Italian mountaineer
6th » Randy Rhoads, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (Quiet Riot) (d. 1982)
7th » Larry Bird, American basketball player and coach
8th » Warren Cuccurullo, American guitarist (Duran Duran, Missing Persons (band) e.g Missing Persons, TV Mania, and Chicanery)
8th » Andrew Edge English drummer (Thompson Twins, Uropa Lula, and Savage Progress)
9th » Jean-Pierre Thiollet, French journalist and author
10th » Rod Blagojevich, American lawyer and politician, 40th Governor of Illinois
10th » Roberto Cassinelli, Italian lawyer and politician
10th » Jacquelyn Mitchard, American journalist and author
10th » Jan van Dijk (footballer) e.g Jan van Dijk, Dutch footballer and manager
11th » Lani Brockman, American actress and director, founded Studio East
11th » Andrew Lansley, English politician, Secretary of State for Health