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Zodiac Signs August 1909 Birthstone

August Birthstones Astrology

  • 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, 1909

  • 7th » Alice Huyler Ramsey and three friends become the first women to complete a transcontinental auto trip, taking 59 days to travel from New York City known as New York, New York to San Francisco or San Francisco, California.
  • 19th » The first automobile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • 24th » Workers start pouring concrete for the Panama Canal.
  • 28th » A group of mid-level Greek Army officers launches the Goudi coup, seeking wide-ranging reforms.
  • 30th » Burgess Shale fossils are discovered by Charles Doolittle Walcott.

Famous Birthdays on August in 1909

  • 3rd » Walter Van Tilburg Clark, American author and educator (d. 1971)
  • 4th » Glenn Cunningham (athlete) or Glenn Cunningham, American runner (d. 1988)
  • 4th » Saunders Mac Lane, American mathematician and academic (d. 2005)
  • 6th » Diana Keppel, Countess of Albemarle (d. 2013)
  • 7th » Dorothy Walton, Canadian badminton player (d. 1981)
  • 8th » Bill Voce, England cricketer and coach (d. 1984)
  • 9th » V. K. Gokak, Indian scholar (d. 1992)
  • 9th » Adam von Trott zu Solz, German lawyer and diplomat (d. 1944)
  • 10th » Leo Fender, American businessman, founded Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (d. 1991)
  • 11th » Yūji Koseki, Japanese composer (d. 1989)
  • 11th » Uku Masing, Estonian philosopher and theologian (d. 1985)
  • 12th » Bruce Matthews (Canadian Army officer) e.g Bruce Matthews, Canadian general and businessman (d. 1991)
  • 14th » Stuff Smith, American violinist (d. 1967)
  • 15th » Hugo Winterhalter, American composer and bandleader (d. 1973)
  • 16th » Paul Callaway, American organist and conductor (d. 1995)
  • 17th » Larry Clinton, American trumpet player and bandleader (d. 1985)
  • 18th » Gérard Filion, Canadian businessman and journalist (d. 2005)
  • 20th » Alby Roberts, New Zealand cricketer (d. 1978)
  • 21st » Nikolay Bogolyubov, Russian mathematician and physicist (d. 1992)
  • 22nd » Julius J. Epstein, American screenwriter and producer (d. 2000)
  • 22nd » Mel Hein, American football player and coach (d. 1992)
  • 22nd » Lucille Ricksen, American actress (d. 1925)
  • 23rd » Syd Buller, English cricketer and umpire (d. 1970)
  • 23rd » Leila Danette, American actress (d. 2012)
  • 24th » Ronnie Grieveson, South African cricketer (d. 1998)
  • 25th » Michael Rennie, English actor and producer (d. 1971)
  • 26th » Eric Davies, South African cricketer (d. 1976)
  • 26th » Jim Davis (actor) called Jim Davis, American actor (d. 1981)
  • 26th » Gene Moore (outfielder) or Gene Moore, American baseball player (d. 1978)
  • 27th » Sylvère Maes, Belgian cyclist (d. 1966)
  • 27th » Lester Young, American saxophonist and clarinet player (d. 1959)
  • 31st » Ferenc Fejtő, Hungarian-French journalist and political scientist (d. 2008)

Famous Deaths for August 1909

  • 8th » Mary MacKillop, Australian nun, co-founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (b. 1842)
  • 14th » William Stanley (inventor) known as William Stanley, American engineer (b. 1829)
  • 15th » Euclides da Cunha, Brazilian sociologist and journalist (b. 1866)
  • 17th » Madan Lal Dhingra, Indian activist (b. 1883)
  • 22nd » Henry Radcliffe Crocker, English dermatologist (b. 1846)
  • 27th » Emil Christian Hansen, Danish physiologist and mycologist (b. 1842)

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