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, 1904
10th » Russo-Japanese War: the Battle of the Yellow Sea between the Russian and Japanese battleship fleets takes place.
23rd » The tire chain e.g automobile tire chain is patented.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1904
3rd » Clifford D. Simak, American journalist and author (d. 1988)
4th » Witold Gombrowicz, Polish author and playwright (d. 1969)
4th » Helen Kane, American singer and actress (d. 1966)
4th » Joe Tate, English footballer and manager (d. 1973)
5th » Kenneth V. Thimann, English-American botanist and microbiologist (d. 1997)
6th » Jean Dessès, Greek-Egyptian fashion designer (d. 1970)
6th » Henry Iba, American basketball player and coach (d. 1993)
7th » Ralph Bunche, American political scientist, academic, and diplomat, Nobel Peace Prize e.g Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1971)
8th » Achille Varzi, Italian race car driver (d. 1948)
12th » Idel Jakobson, Latvian-Estonian NKVD officer (d. 1997)
12th » Tamás Lossonczy, Hungarian painter (d. 2009)
12th » Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (d. 1918)
13th » Buddy Rogers (actor) known as Buddy Rogers, American actor and trombonist (d. 1999)
15th » George Klein (inventor) or George Klein, Canadian inventor, invented the Motorized wheelchair (d. 1992)
16th » Minoru Genda, Japanese general, pilot, and politician (d. 1989)
16th » Wendell Meredith Stanley, American biochemist and virologist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry named Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1971)
17th » Mary Cain (editor) named Mary Cain, American journalist and politician (d. 1984)
17th » Leopold Nowak, Austrian composer and musicologist (d. 1991)
18th » Max Factor, Jr., American businessman (d. 1996)
19th » Maurice Wilks, English engineer and businessman (d. 1963)
21st » Count Basie, American pianist, composer, and bandleader (Count Basie Orchestra) (d. 1984)
24th » Mary Burchell, English activist and author (d. 1986)
24th » Alice White, American actress and singer (d. 1983)
26th » Christopher Isherwood, English-American author and academic (d. 1986)
26th » Joe Hulme, English footballer and cricketer (d. 1991)