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, 1964
1st » The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is divided into the independent republics of Zambia and Malawi, and the British-controlled Rhodesia.
8th » President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a "War on Poverty" in the United States.
11th » Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report 'Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States' saying that smoking may be hazardous to health, sparking national
12th » Rebels in Zanzibar begin a revolt known as the Zanzibar Revolution and proclaim a republic.
13th » Anti-Muslim riots break out in Calcutta, resulting in 100 deaths.
13th » Karol Wojtyla, the future Pope John Paul II, is appointed archbishop of Kraków named Kraków, Poland.
16th » Hello, Dolly! (musical) starring Carol Channing opened on Broadway, beginning a run of 2,844 performances.
23rd » The Twenty-fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution called 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution, prohibiting the use of poll taxes in national elections, is ratified.
28th » An unarmed United States Air Force USAF T-39 Sabreliner on a training mission is T-39 Aircraft Incident shot down over Erfurt, East Germany, by a Soviet Air Forces Soviet MiG-19.