The July Birthstone is the Ruby, which symbolizes contentment. The ruby was regarded by ancient Hindus as the King Of Gems. It was believed to protect its wearer from evil. Today the ruby having deep red color signifies love and passion. Ruby is called the traditional birthstone of July. It is considered the secondary birthstone for July.
July Zodiac Signs
Month of July Zodiac Signs are Cancer(until July 22) and Leo(July 23 onwards).
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Tradition tends to be very important int the lives of Cancers. Visit a cancer at home and you will find a fish in the water. Having a caring nature that extends towards other people, coupled with amazing patience usually is related to a Cancers work life choices. Cancers are compatible with: Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.
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.
July Birth Flowers
Month of July flower is Larkspur. With its simple form, feelings of open heart and ardent attachment are attributed to it. The other July birth flower is the water lily, which signifies purity and majesty.
Levity and Lightness. Its natural beauty comes in gentle hues with refreshing fragrance. There are different meanings for each colour. Pink denotes contrariness, White expresses a happy nature, and a first love is usually symbolized by Purple. July Birth Flower Larkspur represents strong bonds of love.
Historical Events for July, 1909
16th » Persian Constitutional Revolution: Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar is forced out as Shah of Persia and is replaced by his son Ahmad Shah Qajar.
25th » Louis Blériot makes the first flight across the English Channel in a Blériot XI called heavier-than-air machine from (Calais to Dover called Dover, England, United Kingdom) in 37 minutes.
12th » Fritz Leonhardt, German engineer, designed Fernsehturm Stuttgart (d. 1999)
12th » Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (d. 1994)
15th » Jean Hamburger, French physician and surgeon (d. 1992)
18th » Bishnu Dey, Indian poet, critic, and academic (d. 1982)
18th » Andrei Gromyko, Russian economist and politician, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Soviet Union) e.g Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union (d. 1989)
18th » Mohammed Daoud Khan, Afghan politician, 1st President of Afghanistan (d. 1978)
18th » Harriet Nelson, American singer and actress (d. 1994)
19th » Balamani Amma, Indian poet and author (d. 2004)
20th » Jean Focas, Greek-French astronomer (d. 1969)
20th » Eric Rowan, South African cricketer (d. 1993)
22nd » Licia Albanese, Italian-American soprano and actress (d. 2014)
22nd » Dorino Serafini, Italian race car driver (d. 2000)
23rd » John William Finn, American lieutenant, Medal of Honor recipient (d. 2010)
26th » Peter Thorneycroft, Baron Thorneycroft, English politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (d. 1994)
26th » Vivian Vance, American actress and singer (d. 1979)
28th » Malcolm Lowry, English author and poet (d. 1957)
28th » Aenne Burda German publisher (d. 2005)
29th » Samm Sinclair Baker, American author (d. 1997)
29th » Chester Himes, American-Spanish author (d. 1984)
30th » C. Northcote Parkinson, English historian and author (d. 1993)
31st » Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn, Austrian theorist and author (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths for July 1909
11th » Simon Newcomb, Canadian-American astronomer and mathematician (b. 1835)