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, 1972
7th » Imelda Marcos survives an assassination attempt using a bolo knife against her.
7th » 'Apollo 17', the last Apollo program or Apollo moon mission, is launched. The crew takes the photograph known as 'The Blue Marble' as they leave the Earth.
8th » United Airlines Flight 553, a Boeing 737, crashes after aborting its landing attempt at Chicago Midway International Airport, killing 45. The crash is the first-ever loss of a Boeing 737.
11th » 'Apollo 17' becomes the sixth and last Apollo program e.g Apollo mission to land on the Moon.
13th » Apollo program: Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt begin the third and final extra-vehicular activity (EVA) or "Moonwalk" of 'Apollo 17'. To date they are the last humans to set foot on the Moon.
14th » Apollo program: Eugene Cernan is the last person to walk on the moon, after he and Harrison Schmitt complete the third and final extra-vehicular activity (EVA) of the 'Apollo 17' mission.
18th » Vietnam War: President of the United States or President Richard Nixon announces that the United States will engage North Vietnam in Operation Linebacker II, a series of Christmas bombings, after peace talks collapsed with North Vietnam on the 13th.
19th » Apollo program: The last manned lunar flight, Apollo 17, crewed by Eugene Cernan, Ron Evans and Harrison Schmitt, returns to Earth.
23rd » A 1972 Nicaragua earthquake called 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes the Nicaraguan capital of Managua killing more than 10,000.
23rd » The 16 survivors of the 1972 Andes flight disaster named Andes flight disaster are rescued after 73 days, having survived by cannibalism.
26th » Vietnam War: As part of Operation Linebacker II, 120 American Boeing B-52 Stratofortress named B-52 Stratofortress bombers attacked Hanoi, including 78 launched from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, the largest single combat launch in Strategic Air Comman
29th » An Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 (a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar) crashes on approach to Miami International Airport, Florida, killing 101.
30th » Vietnam War: The United States halts heavy bombing of North Vietnam.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1972
1st » Bart Millard, American singer-songwriter (MercyMe)
2nd » Sergejs Žoltoks, Latvian ice hockey player (d. 2004)