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, 1957
1st » George Town, Penang becomes a city by a royal charter granted by Elizabeth II.
1st » An Irish Republican Army (1922–1969) Irish Republican Army (IRA) unit attacks Brookeborough Royal Ulster Constabulary RUC barracks during Border Campaign (Irish Republican Army) Operation Harvest; two IRA volunteers killed.
3rd » The Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch.
5th » In a speech given to the United States Congress, United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces the establishment of what will later be called the Eisenhower Doctrine.
9th » Prime Minster of the United Kingdom called British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden resigns from office following his failure to Suez Crisis known as retake the Suez Canal from Egyptian sovereignty.
11th » The African Convention is founded in Dakar called Dakar, Senegal.
14th » Kripalu Maharaj was named fifth Jagadguru (world teacher) after giving seven days of speeches before 500 Hindu scholars.
22nd » The New York City "Mad Bomber", George P. Metesky, is arrested in Waterbury, Connecticut and is charged with planting more than 30 bombs.
23rd » American inventor Walter Frederick Morrison sells the rights to his flying disc to the Wham-O toy company, which later renames it the "Frisbee".
31st » Eight people on the ground in Pacoima, Los Angeles called Pacoima, California are killed following the Pacoima aircraft accident known as mid-air collision between a Douglas DC-7 airliner and a Northrop F-89 Scorpion fighter jet.
25th » Andrew P. Harris, American physician and politician
25th » Jenifer Lewis, American actress and singer
27th » Janick Gers, English guitarist and songwriter (Iron Maiden, White Spirit (band) White Spirit, Gogmagog (band) Gogmagog, and Gillan (band) Gillan)
27th » Frank Miller (comics) called Frank Miller, American illustrator, director, producer, and screenwriter