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, 2004
5th » The Civil Partnership Act comes into effect in the United Kingdom, and the first Civil partnerships in the United Kingdom named civil partnership is registered there.
8th » The Cuzco Declaration is signed in Cusco or Cuzco, Peru, establishing the South American Community of Nations.
14th » The Millau Viaduct, the List of tallest bridges in the world or tallest bridge in the world, is formally inaugurated near Millau, France.
20th » A gang of thieves Northern Bank robbery e.g steal £26.5 million worth of currency from the Donegall Square West headquarters of Northern Bank in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, one of the largest bank robbery or bank robberies in British histor
21st » Iraq War: A suicide attack e.g suicide bomber 2004 Forward Operating Base Marez bombing or killed 22 at the forward operating base next to the main U.S. military airfield at Mosul, Iraq, the single deadliest suicide attack on American soldiers.
26th » A 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami known as 9.3 magnitude earthquake creates a tsunami causing devastation in Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Maldives and many other areas around the rim of the Indian Ocean, killing over 230,0
26th » Orange Revolution: The final Ukrainian presidential election, 2004 or run-off election in Ukraine is held under heavy international scrutiny.
27th » Radiation from an explosion on the magnetar SGR 1806-20 reaches Earth. It is the brightest extrasolar event known to have been witnessed on the planet.
30th » A fire in the República Cromañón nightclub fire named República Cromagnon nightclub in Buenos Aires, Argentina kills 194.
31st » The official opening of Taipei 101, the List of tallest buildings and structures in the world tallest skyscraper at that time in the world, standing at a height of convert 509 m ft.
Famous Deaths for December 2004
1st » Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld (b. 1911)
1st » Bill Brown (Scottish footballer) named Bill Brown, Scottish footballer (b. 1931)
2nd » Alicia Markova, English ballerina and choreographer (b. 1910)
2nd » Leonid Telyatnikov, Kazakh-Ukrainian firefighter (b. 1951)
2nd » Mona Van Duyn, American poet and academic (b. 1921)
3rd » Shiing-Shen Chern, Chinese-American mathematician and academic (b. 1911)