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, 1968
5th » Alexander Dubček comes to power: "Prague Spring" begins in Czechoslovakia.
7th » Surveyor Program: 'Surveyor 7', the last spacecraft in the Surveyor series, lifts off from Spaceport Florida Launch Complex 36 e.g launch complex 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station or Cape Canaveral.
13th » Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison named performs live at Folsom State Prison
21st » Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins.
21st » A B-52 bomber 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash e.g crashes near Thule Air Base, contaminating the area after its nuclear payload ruptures. One of the four bombs remains unaccounted for after the cleanup operation is complete.
22nd » Apollo 5 lifts off carrying the first Lunar module into space.
23rd » North Korea seizes the USS Pueblo AGER-2 6, claiming the ship had violated its territorial waters while spying.
30th » Vietnam War: Tet Offensive launch by forces of the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army against South Vietnam, the United States, and their allies.
31st » Viet Cong attack the United States embassy in Saigon, and other attacks, in the early morning hours, later grouped together as the Tet Offensive.
24th » Michael Kiske, German singer-songwriter (Helloween, Unisonic (band) known as Unisonic, Place Vendome (band) or Place Vendome, and Kiske/Somerville)
27th » Tricky (musician) known as Tricky, English rapper, producer, and actor (The Wild Bunch (sound system) called The Wild Bunch and Massive Attack)
27th » Patrick Blondeau, French footballer
27th » Mike Patton, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantômas (band) Fantômas, Tomahawk (band) Tomahawk, and Lovage (band) Lovage)
27th » Matt Stover, American football player
27th » Deb Talan, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Weepies)
28th » Sarah McLachlan, Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer
28th » DJ Muggs, American DJ and producer (Cypress Hill and The 7A3)
29th » Edward Burns, American actor, director, and producer
29th » Susi Erdmann, German bobsledder
29th » Sora Jung, South Korean actress
29th » Aeneas Williams, American football player
30th » Trevor Dunn, American bass player and songwriter (Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3, Fantômas (band) or Fantômas, and Tomahawk (band) called Tomahawk)
30th » Tony Maudsley, English actor
30th » Felipe, Prince of Asturias
31st » Matt King (comedian) known as Matt King, English comedian and actor
31st » Ulrica Messing, Swedish politician
31st » Patrick Stevens, Belgian sprinter
Famous Deaths for January 1968
1st » Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, American publisher, founded DC Comics (b. 1890)