December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars. It is one of seven months with the length of 31 days. December is the first month of meteorological winter in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, December is the seasonal equivalent to June in the Northern hemisphere, which is the first month of summer. December is the month with the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
December symbols: Its birth flower is the narcissus. The birthstones of December are the turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite. The zodiac signs for the month of December are Sagittarius (until December 21) and Capricorn (December 22 onwards).
Historical Events for December, 1959
Day of Week 1st » Cold War: Opening date for signature of the Antarctic Treaty, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on the continent.
Day of Week 3rd » The current flag of Singapore is adopted, six months after Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire.
Day of Week 13th » List of archbishops of Cyprus known as Archbishop Makarios III becomes the first President of Cyprus.
Day of Week 20th » Unknown attackers Walker family murders called murder the Walker family in Osprey, Florida.
29th » Ann Demeulemeester, Belgian fashion designer
29th » Paula Poundstone, American comedian, actress, and author
30th » Antonio Pappano, English pianist and conductor
30th » Tracey Ullman, English-American actress, singer, director, and screenwriter
30th » Josée Verner, Canadian lieutenant and politician, 8th Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (Canada) e.g Canadian Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs