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, 2010
8th » With the COTS Demo Flight 1 or second launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 and the first launch of the SpaceX Dragon, SpaceX becomes the first private company to successfully launch, orbit and recover a spacecraft.
8th » The Japanese solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS passes the planet Venus at a distance of about 80,800 km.
15th » A boat carrying 90 Refugee Asylum seekers or asylum seekers 2010 Christmas Island boat disaster known as crashes into rocks off the coast of Christmas Island, Australia, killing 48 people.
17th » Mohamed Bouazizi Self-immolation known as sets himself on fire. This act became the catalyst for the Tunisian revolution and the wider Arab Spring.
18th » Anti-government protests begin in Tunisia, heralding the Arab Spring.
19th » Sachin Tendulkar scores a record-breaking 50th Century in Test cricket against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, Gauteng.
19th » Rahul Dravid crosses the 12000 runs milestone in Test cricket against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, Gauteng.
23rd » A monsoonal trough crosses the northeastern coast of Australia from the Coral Sea, bringing 2010–11 Queensland floods or mass flooding across Queensland.
28th » Arab Spring: 2010–2012 Algerian protests e.g Popular protests begin in Algeria against the government.
13th » Woolly Wolstenholme, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (Barclay James Harvest) (b. 1947)
14th » Timothy Davlin, American politician, List of mayors of Springfield, Illinois e.g Mayor of Springfield (b. 1957)
14th » Neva Patterson, American actress (b. 1920)
14th » Dale Roberts (footballer born 1986) or Dale Roberts, English footballer (b. 1986)
15th » Blake Edwards, American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1922)
15th » Bob Feller, American baseball player and sportscaster (b. 1918)
15th » Eugene Victor Wolfenstein, American psychoanalyst and theorist (b. 1940)
16th » Melvin E. Biddle, American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (b. 1923)
17th » Captain Beefheart, American singer-songwriter (b. 1941)
17th » Walt Dropo, American basketball and baseball player (b. 1923)
17th » Ralph Coates, English footballer (b. 1946)
18th » Phil Cavarretta, American baseball player and manager (b. 1916)
18th » Jacqueline de Romilly, French philologist, author, and scholar (b. 1913)
18th » Tasso Kavadia, Greek actress (b. 1921)
18th » Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa, Italian economist and politician, List of Italian Ministers of Economy and Finances e.g Italian Minister of Economy and Finances (b. 1940)
18th » James Pickles, English judge and journalist (b. 1925)
19th » Anthony Howard (journalist) called Anthony Howard, English journalist and author (b. 1934)
19th » Trudy Pitts, American pianist and singer (b. 1932)
20th » Brian Hanrahan, English journalist (b. 1949)
20th » Steve Landesberg, American actor and screenwriter (b. 1936)
20th » James Robert Mann (South Carolina) called James Robert Mann, American colonel, lawyer, and politician (b. 1920)
20th » K. P. Ratnam, Sri Lankan academic and politician (b. 1914)
21st » Enzo Bearzot, Italian footballer and manager (b. 1927)
22nd » Fred Foy, American soldier and announcer (b. 1921)
23rd » Fred Hargesheimer, American soldier and pilot (b. 1916)
23rd » K. Karunakaran, Indian politician, 7th Chief Minister of Kerala (b. 1918)
24th » Elisabeth Beresford, French-English journalist and author (b. 1926)
24th » Frans de Munck, Dutch footballer and manager (b. 1922)
24th » Orestes Quércia, Brazilian journalist, lawyer, and politician, 28th List of Governors of São Paulo or Governor of São Paulo State (b. 1938)
24th » Eino Tamberg, Estonian composer (b. 1930)
25th » Carlos Andrés Pérez, Venezuelan politician, 66th List of Presidents of Venezuela e.g President of Venezuela (b. 1922)
26th » Edward Bhengu, South African activist (b. 1934)
26th » Teena Marie, American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1956)
28th » Billy Taylor, American pianist and composer (b. 1921)