The August Birthstones are the Peridot and Sardonyx. The peridot symbolizes strength. It is sometimes called the evening emerald for its light green color. It was once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess Pele. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect the wearer from nightmares. Peridot is called the traditional birthstone of August. Sardonyx is considered the secondary birthstone of August.
August Zodiac Signs
Month of August Zodiac Signs are Leo(until August 22) and Virgo(from August 23 onwards).
Leo (July 23 - August 21) Like the ruler of the jungle Leos are natural born leaders. Main qualities that make a great leader are being brave and headstrong. However Leos also can be loving and generous. To combine these qualities and finding balance is of great importance to Leos. Leos are compatible with: other Leo as well as Libra, Sagittarius, Cancer, and Gemini.
Virgo (August 22 - September 22) People born into the star sign Virgo are perfectionists. Having a goog memorie and great social instincts are big qualities of Virgo. Organization and planning comes very easy to Virgos. This is also the reason why working in teams as a project manager or even a normal team member feels like a great time to them. Virgo are compatible with: other Virgos as well as Scorpio, Capricorn, Taurus and Cancer.
August Birth Flowers
Month of August flower is the Gladiolus or Sword Lily. It blooms in a variety of colours like red, pink, white, yellow and orange. This birth flower stands for sincerity and symbolises strength of character. With Gladiolus, the recipient's heart is being pierced with love. The other August flower is the poppy. A red poppy signifies pleasure, a white poppy is given for consolation, and a yellow poppy wishes wealth and success.
Strength, Moral Integrity, Remembrance and Infatuation. This long lasting August Birth Flower Gladiolus comes in a variety of colours.
Historical Events for August, 1886
31st » An Charleston earthquake e.g earthquake kills 100 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1886
2nd » John Alexander Douglas McCurdy Canadian pilot and politician, 20th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (d. 1961)
3rd » Maithili Sharan Gupt, Indian poet and playwright (d. 1964)
6th » Edward Ballantine, American composer and educator (d. 1971)
12th » Keith Murdoch, Australian journalist (d. 1952)
15th » Bill Whitty, Australian cricketer (d. 1974)
18th » Charles Bartliff, American soccer player (d. 1962)
20th » Paul Tillich, German-American philosopher and theologian (d. 1965)
21st » Ruth Manning-Sanders, Welsh-English author and poet (d. 1988)
27th » Rebecca Clarke (composer) or Rebecca Clarke, English viola player and composer (d. 1979)
27th » Eric Coates, English viola player and composer (d. 1957)
Famous Deaths for August 1886
4th » Samuel J. Tilden, American lawyer and politician, 25th Governor of New York (b. 1814)
9th » Samuel Ferguson, Irish lawyer and poet (b. 1810)
11th » Lydia Koidula, Estonian poet and playwright (b. 1843)