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, 1996
1st » Curaçao gains limited self-government, though it remains within free association with the Netherlands.
3rd » The Motorola StarTAC, the first Flip (form) e.g flip phone and one of the first mobile phones to gain widespread consumer adoption, goes on sale.
9th » First Chechen War: Chechen people Chechen Separatism separatists launch a raid against the helicopter airfield and later a civilian hospital in the city of Kizlyar in the neighboring Dagestan, which turns into Kizlyar-Pervomayskoye hostage crisis a massiv
11th » Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of 'Space Shuttle Endeavour or Endeavour'.
17th » The Czech Republic applies for membership of the European Union.
19th » The barge 'North Cape (ship) known as North Cape' oil spill occurs as an engine fire forces the tugboat 'Scandia' ashore on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
24th » Poland called Polish Prime Minister of Poland named Prime Minister Józef Oleksy resigns amid charges that he spied for Moscow.
25th » Billy Bailey becomes the last person to be hanged in the USA.
27th » Germany first observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
29th » President Jacques Chirac announces a "definitive end" to French nuclear weapons testing.
31st » An explosives-filled truck rams into the gates of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in Colombo, Sri Lanka killing at least 86 and injuring 1,400.
31st » Comet Hyakutake is discovered by Japanese amateur astronomer Yuji Hyakutake.
Famous Birthdays on January in 1996
4th » Jade Jones (Paralympian) e.g Jade Jones, English wheelchair racer