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, 1949
1st » United Nations cease-fire takes effect in Kashmir from one minute before midnight. War between India and Pakistan stops accordingly.
2nd » Luis Muñoz Marín becomes the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico.
3rd » The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, is established.
5th » President of the United States named United States President Harry S. Truman unveils his Fair Deal program.
11th » The first "networked" television broadcasts take place as KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh e.g Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania goes on the air connecting the east coast and mid-west programming.
11th » A record-setting snowstorm hits Los Angeles, California.
15th » Chinese Civil War: The Communist Party of China e.g Communist forces Pingjin Campaign or take over Tianjin from the Nationalist Government.
17th » 'The Goldbergs (broadcast series) or The Goldbergs', the first Situation comedy or sitcom on American television, airs for the first time.
20th » Point Four Program a program for economic aid to poor countries announced by United States President Harry S. Truman in his inaugural address for a full term as President.
25th » At the Hollywood Athletic Club the first Emmy Awards are presented.
26th » The Hale telescope at Palomar Observatory sees First light (astronomy) or first light under the direction of Edwin Hubble, becoming the largest aperture optical telescope (until BTA-6 is built in 1976).
31st » These Are My Children, the first television daytime soap opera is broadcast by the NBC station in Chicago.