Today’s Legends :
* 1937 – Avram Hershko, Israeli biologist, Nobel laureate
其他：
* 1514 – Andreas Vesalius, Flemish anatomist (d. 1564)
* 1668 – Herman Boerhaave, Dutch humanist and physician (d. 1738)
* 1830 – Alexander Smith, Scottish poet (d. 1867)
* 1860 – Joseph S. Cullinan, American oil industrialist (d. 1937)
* 1864 – Umeko Tsuda – Japanese educator and pioneer of women’s education in Japan. (d. 1929)
* 1869 – Henri Matisse, French painter (d. 1954)
* 1876 – Wang Xiang,Modern Chinese epigrapher and oracle bone scholar.
* 1877 – Lawrence Beesley, English journalist and author (d. 1967)
* 1878 – Horacio Quiroga, Uruguayan-Argentinian writer (d. 1937)
* 1894 – Hong Shen,Chinese playwright, film director, and pioneer of modern Chinese drama. (d. 1955)
* 1911 – Dal Stivens, Australian novelist (d. 1997)
* 1931 – Bob Shaw, Irish writer (d. 1996)
* 1933 – Edward Bunker, American author and actor (d. 2005)
* 1934 – Akram Awan, Islamic scholar (d. 2017)
* 1945 – Connie Willis, American writer
* 1949 – Ellen Datlow, American editor
* 1949 – Susan Shwartz, American writer
* 1965 – Nicholas Sparks, American author
Holiday Today：
* New Year’s Eve or Old Year’s Night on the Gregorian Calendar.
* Hogmanay in Scotland.
* Last Day of the Year Celebration, special non-working holiday in the Philippines.
* The seventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
Dec 31 Birthday Guide
Personality Analysis
People born on December 31st have a strong passion for beauty in all its forms. Their work often revolves around promoting beauty or harmony. In fact, many individuals born on this day show a deep admiration for literature, art, and music.
However, from another perspective, the first task in the pursuit of beauty is to remove ugliness. Therefore, those born on this day are highly attentive to their surroundings, striving to identify and eliminate elements that disrupt their lives.
These individuals must be particularly careful not to be dictatorial in their views of beauty. It’s important to remember that no matter how much research they put into their opinions, it is only their personal taste. Nonetheless, many people born on December 31st have an acute intuition for the trends and needs of the society around them and may come up with great ideas to meet those demands. They are often at the cutting edge of their time and not easily swayed by nostalgia or conservative attitudes. The most suitable position for them is to be at the forefront of any task, pushing forward beautiful things and eliminating ugliness. For them, anything ugly is a public insult.
People born on December 31st are likely to pay great attention to their appearance and how they are perceived by others. They tend to be well-groomed, dressed appropriately, and always present their best selves in social or business settings. This is not due to shallow narcissism, but because they understand the importance of first impressions and know that not everyone gets a second chance.
Love Compatibility
Like other Capricorns, those born on this day possess a healthy desire that cannot be swayed by sentimentality. However, because they rarely express their emotions, they often feel helpless when it comes to showing love in a relationship.
They seek gentleness and care from others but are clumsy in expressing those caring behaviors themselves. When choosing a partner, they are very cautious and conduct a thorough analysis from every angle before getting involved.
Once they begin a relationship, they expect it to last forever. Their love is not easily controlled by others, and while their strong will may not be visible at first, it becomes evident in the most effective areas. In any case, family is very important to them, and they make loyal and reliable life partners.
Financial Outlook
When faced with a choice between power and money, those born on this day will undoubtedly choose power. This does not mean they dismiss money, but rather that money is not their ultimate goal.
However, when pursuing the position and reputation they desire, money is a crucial tool, and they handle money with great skill.
Like other Capricorns, people born on this day have excellent organizational skills, strong perseverance, and are adept at assessing situations. Their ability to accumulate wealth is outstanding, and they can achieve significant success in the business world.
Career Outlook
As realists, those born on December 31st view their careers as merely the means to achieve their ultimate goals: authority and power.
In the past, it was thought that they would make excellent scientists, bankers, teachers, technicians, researchers, politicians, or managers. However, in reality, they can succeed in any field.
Health Outlook
People born on December 31st must pay attention to the health of their skin and teeth. To ensure their health, they need to maintain good personal hygiene habits and avoid foods that could cause allergic reactions.
Additionally, they must be cautious about alcohol, sugar, and caffeine intake, especially during their teenage years when they may be tempted by drugs. For those born on this day, spending money on hypoallergenic soaps, lotions, and shampoos is worth it, as these products help maintain their appearance. A balanced diet with moderate fat intake is ideal, and their love for beauty can also be reflected in their cooking, experimenting with recipes. Maintaining moderate to intense exercise is beneficial to keep their physique in good shape.
Lucky Numbers
People born on December 31st are influenced by the number 4 (3+1=4) and Uranus. As only seven months of the year have 31 days, those born on this day often appear mysterious and profound.
The number 4 influences their often unique viewpoints, which may make them hard to understand or prone to debates. Uranus’s influence causes rapid mood changes and explosive tendencies. However, their Uranus is also affected by Saturn (the ruling planet of Capricorn), making them more stable.
Ideal Love Matches:
January 8, January 24, February 15, March 10, May 3, May 31, July 1, July 6, November 15, November 29, December 14, December 24.
Ideal Friend Matches:
February 12, March 20, March 26, April 1, May 15, June 21, July 25, July 31, October 12, October 21, November 21, December 6.