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, 1910
20th » The Great Fire of 1910 (also commonly referred to as the "Big Blowup" or the "Big Burn") occurs in northeast Washington (state) Washington, northern Idaho (the panhandle), and western Montana, burning approximately convert 3 e6acre km2.
22nd » Korea is annexed by Japan with the signing of the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910, beginning a period of Japanese rule of Korea that lasted until the end of World War II.
29th » The Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910, also known as the Japan–Korea Annexation Treaty, becomes effective, officially starting the Korea under Japanese rule called period of Japanese rule in Korea.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1910
1st » James Henry Govier, English painter and illustrator (d. 1974)
1st » Mohammad Nissar, Indian cricketer (d. 1963)
1st » Walter Scharf, American composer (d. 2003)
2nd » Roger MacDougall, Scottish director, playwright, and screenwriter (d. 1993)
4th » Anita Page, American actress and singer (d. 2008)
4th » William Schuman, American composer and educator (d. 1992)
4th » Hedda Sterne, Romanian-American painter and photographer (d. 2011)
5th » Bruno Coquatrix, French songwriter and manager (d. 1979)
5th » Herminio Masantonio, Argentinian footballer (d. 1956)
6th » Charles Crichton, English director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1999)
7th » Freddie Slack, American pianist and bandleader (d. 1965)
8th » Jimmy Murphy (footballer) called Jimmy Murphy, Welsh-English footballer and manager (d. 1989)
8th » Sylvia Sidney, American actress (d. 1999)
12th » Yusof bin Ishak, Singaporean journalist and politician, 1st President of Singapore (d. 1970)
12th » Jane Wyatt, American actress and singer (d. 2006)