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, 1944
17th » World War II: Battle of the Bulge Malmedy massacre American 285th Field Artillery Observation Battalion Prisoner of war or POWs are shot by Waffen-SS Kampfgruppe Joachim Peiper known as Peiper.
18th » World War II: 77 Boeing B-29 Superfortress e.g B-29 Superfortress and 200 other aircraft of U.S. Fourteenth Air Force bomb Hankou named Hankow, China, a Japanese supply base.
22nd » World War II: Battle of the Bulge Nazi Germany known as German troops demand the surrender of United States troops at Bastogne, Belgium, prompting the famous one word reply by General Anthony McAuliffe: "Nuts!"
28th » Maurice Richard becomes the first player to score 8 points in one game of National Hockey League called NHL ice hockey.
30th » King George II of Greece declares a regency, leaving the throne vacant.
31st » World War II: Hungary declares war on Nazi Germany.
31st » World War II: Operation Nordwind, the last major German offensive on the Western Front (World War II) named Western Front begins.
3rd » Craig Raine, English poet, author, and playwright
3rd » Ralph McTell, English singer-songwriter and guitarist
4th » Chris Hillman, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Byrds, The Hillmen, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Manassas (band) called Manassas)
4th » Anna McGarrigle, Canadian singer-songwriter (Kate and Anna McGarrigle and Mountain City Four)
4th » François Migault, French race car driver (d. 2012)
4th » Dennis Wilson, American singer-songwriter, producer, and drummer (The Beach Boys) (d. 1983)
5th » Jeroen Krabbé, Dutch actor, director, and producer
7th » Jamiel Chagra, American drug trafficker (d. 2008)
7th » Daniel Chorzempa, American organist and composer
7th » Miroslav Macek, Czech dentist and politician
8th » George Baker (musician) named George Baker, Dutch singer-songwriter
8th » Ted Irvine, Canadian ice hockey player
8th » Vince MacLean, Canadian educator and politician
9th » Neil Innes, English singer-songwriter and actor (Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and The Rutles)
13th » Hwang Jang Lee, Japanese-South Korean martial artist and actor
13th » Marti Webb, English actress and singer
14th » Graham Kirkham, Baron Kirkham, English businessman, founded DFS (British retailer) or DFS
15th » Jim Leyland, American baseball player and manager
15th » Chico Mendes, Brazilian union leader and activist (d. 1988)
16th » Jeff Kanew, American director and screenwriter
16th » Don Meyer, American basketball player and coach (d. 2014)
17th » Jack L. Chalker, American author and educator (d. 2005)
17th » Carlo M. Croce, Italian-American oncologist
17th » Bernard Hill, English actor
17th » Timo K. Mukka, Swedish-Finnish author (d. 1973)
18th » Crispian Steele-Perkins, English trumpet player
19th » William Christie (harpsichordist) named William Christie, American-French harpsichord player and conductor (Les Arts Florissants (ensemble) called Les Arts Florissants)
19th » Mitchell Feigenbaum, American physicist and mathematician
19th » Richard Leakey, Kenyan paleontologist and politician
19th » Alvin Lee, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (Ten Years After) (d. 2013)
19th » Tim Reid, American actor and director
20th » Bobby Colomby, American drummer and producer (Blood, Sweat & Tears)
20th » Jimmie F. Skaggs, American actor (d. 2004)
21st » Bill Atkinson (footballer) known as Bill Atkinson, English footballer and referee (d. 2013)
21st » Michael Tilson Thomas, American pianist, composer, and conductor