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, 1912
3rd » Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, and Serbia (the Balkan League) sign an armistice with the Ottoman Empire, temporarily halting the First Balkan War. (The armistice will expire on February 3, 1913, and hostilities will resume.)
8th » Leaders of the German Empire hold an German Imperial War Council of 8 December 1912 e.g Imperial War Council to discuss the possibility that war might break out.
18th » The Piltdown Man, later discovered to be a hoax, is announced by Charles Dawson.
19th » William Van Schaick, captain of the Steamboat e.g steamship 'PS General Slocum or General Slocum' which caught fire and killed over 1,000 people, is pardoned by U.S. President William Howard Taft after three-and-a-half-years in Sing Sing prison.
28th » The first San Francisco Municipal Railway municipally owned Tram streetcars take to the streets in San Francisco San Francisco, California.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1912
1st » Minoru Yamasaki, American architect, designed the World Trade Center (d. 1986)
4th » Pappy Boyington, American colonel and pilot, Medal of Honor recipient (d. 1988)
5th » Sonny Boy Williamson II, American singer-songwriter and harmonica player (d. 1965)
7th » Daniel Jones (composer) e.g Daniel Jones, Welsh composer (d. 1993)
10th » Philip Hart, American lawyer and politician, 49th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (d. 1976)
22nd » Lady Bird Johnson, American wife of Lyndon B. Johnson, 38th List of First Ladies of the United States called First Lady of the United States (d. 2007)
31st » John Frost (British Army officer) or John Frost, Indian-English general (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths for December 1912
3rd » Prudente de Morais, Brazilian politician, 3rd President of Brazil (b. 1841)
14th » Belgrave Edward Sutton Ninnis, English lieutenant and explorer (b. 1887)
23rd » Otto Schoetensack, German anthropologist and academic (b. 1850)