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, 1898
11th » Spanish–American War: United States named American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
12th » An Armistice ends the Spanish–American War.
12th » The Flag of Hawaii e.g Hawaiian flag is lowered from ʻIolani Palace in an elaborate annexation ceremony and replaced with the flag of the United States to signify the transfer of sovereignty from the Republic of Hawaii to the United States.
13th » Spanish–American War: Spanish and American forces engaged in a Battle of Manila (1898) named mock battle for Manila, after which the Spanish commander surrendered in order to keep the city out of Filipino rebel hands.
13th » Carl Gustav Witt discovers 433 Eros, the first Near-Earth object Near-Earth asteroids e.g near-Earth asteroid to be found.
23rd » The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London.
24th » Mikhail Nikolayevich Muravyov or Count Muravyov, Foreign Minister of Russia presents a 'rescript' that convoked the Hague Conventions (1899 and 1907) called First Hague Peace Conference.
25th » Seven hundred Greek civilians, 17 British guards and the British Consul (representative) e.g Consul of Crete are killed by a Turkish mob in Heraklion, Greece.
28th » Caleb Bradham invents the carbonated soft drink that will later be called "Pepsi-Cola".
29th » The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company or Goodyear tire company is founded.