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, 2010
1st » A suicide car bomber 2010 Lakki Marwat suicide bombing or detonates at a volleyball tournament in Lakki Marwat, Pakistan, killing 105 and injuring 100 more.
7th » Muslim gunmen in Egypt Nag Hammadi massacre e.g open fire on a crowd of Copts or Coptic Christians, killing eight of them and one Muslim bystander.
8th » Gunmen from an offshoot the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda Togo national football team attack called attacked the bus carrying the Togo national football team on its way to the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, killing three.
12th » The 2010 Haiti earthquake occurs killing an estimated 316,000 and destroying the majority of the capital Port-au-Prince.
14th » Al-Qaeda insurgency in Yemen or Yemen declares an open war against the terrorist group al-Qaeda.
17th » 2010 Jos riots or Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, resulting in at least 200 deaths.
27th » The 2009 Honduran constitutional crisis ends when Porfirio Lobo Sosa becomes the new President of Honduras.
28th » Five murderers of President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh are hanged.
31st » 'Avatar (2009 film) or Avatar' becomes the first film to gross over List of highest-grossing films or $2 billion worldwide.
Famous Deaths for January 2010
1st » Lhasa de Sela, American-Mexican singer-songwriter (b. 1972)
2nd » David R. Ross, Scottish historian and author (b. 1958)