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, 1967
3rd » At Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, a transplant team headed by Christiaan Barnard carries out the first heart transplant on a human (53-year-old Louis Washkansky).
4th » Vietnam War: United States named U.S. and South Vietnamese forces engage Viet Cong troops in the Mekong Delta.
6th » Adrian Kantrowitz performs the first human heart transplant in the United States.
15th » The Silver Bridge over the Ohio River collapses, killing 46 people.
17th » Prime Minister of Australia named Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt missing person called disappears while swimming near Portsea, Victoria, and is presumed drowned.
19th » Harold Holt, the Prime Minister of Australia, is Declared death in absentia named officially presumed dead.
21st » Louis Washkansky, the first man to undergo a Heart transplantation called heart transplant, dies in Cape Town, South Africa, having lived for 18 days after the transplant.
31st » The Youth International Party, popularly known as the "Yippies", is founded.
29th » Chris Barnes (musician) e.g Chris Barnes, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Six Feet Under (band) named Six Feet Under, Cannibal Corpse, and Torture Killer)
29th » Evan Seinfeld, American bass player, actor, and director (Biohazard (band) named Biohazard and Damnocracy)
3rd » Harry Wismer, American sportscaster (b. 1913)
4th » Bert Lahr, American actor and singer (b. 1895)
9th » Charles Léon Hammes, Luxembourgian lawyer and judge, 3rd List of members of the European Court of Justice e.g President of the European Court of Justice (b. 1898)
10th » Ronnie Caldwell, American keyboard player (The Bar-Kays) (b. 1948)
10th » Phalon Jones, American saxophonist (The Bar-Kays) (b. 1949)
10th » Otis Redding, American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1941)