1945 - The Viet Minh seizes power. Ho Chi Minh announces Vietnam's independence. 1946 - French forces attack Viet Minh in Haiphong in November, sparking the war of resistance against the colonial power. 1950 - Democratic Republic of Vietnam is recognised by China and USSR.1954 - Viet Minh forces attack an isolated French military outpost in the town of Dien Bien Phu.946 - French forces attack Viet Minh in Haiphong in November, sparking the war of resistance against the colonial power. 1950 - Democratic Republic of Vietnam is recognised by China and USSR.
Considering Garnet as a Baby Name? The first thing you should know if you are considering Garnet for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Garnet is a unisex name, used as a boy name and a girl name. The name Garnet is of Latin origin, and is used mostly in English speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.
Garnet is a very popular gemstone, and is the most well-known dark red gemstone. Red Garnet gemstones (Almandine and Pyrope) are very affordable and faceted into all types of jewerly, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings. Round cabochons of red Garnet are also popular and used in rings and bracelets. Rhodolite-Rose-red form of Garnet with a light color or more purplish color than typical Garnet gemstones. 2  It is usually an intermediary variety between Pyrope and Almandine, though more closely towards Pyrope in composition. 3  Star Garnet-Form of Almandine Garnet that exhibits asterism in the form of a four-rayed star.