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.
When thinking of garnet, most people think of red gemstones. Garnet most commonly occurs in red, and the origin of the name garnet lies in this deep red hue. The name garnet comes from the Medieval Latin word, granatum, which is an adjective meaning dark-red.arnet exhibits a vitreous (glassy) lustre. The demantoid garnet, which is a green variety of andradite, has a high refractive index and is prized for its brilliance and adamantine (diamond-like) lustre. In fact, the name, demantoid, comes from the German word demant, meaning diamond, in reference to its lustre.