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, 1911
1st » Germany despatches the gunship 'SMS Panther called Panther' to Morocco, sparking the Agadir Crisis.
4th » A 1911 Eastern North America heat wave e.g massive heat wave strikes the northeastern United States, killing 380 people in eleven days and breaking temperature records in several cities.
7th » The United States, Great Britain, Japan, and Russia sign the North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911 banning open-water seal hunting, the first international treaty to address wildlife preservation issues.
14th » Harry Atwood, an exhibition pilot for the Wright Brothers lands his airplane at the South Lawn (White House) named South Lawn of the White House. He is later awarded a Gold medal from U.S. President William Howard Taft for this feat.
24th » Hiram Bingham III re-discovers Machu Picchu, "the Lost City of the Inca Empire or Incas".
1st » Sergey Sokolov (commander) known as Sergey Sokolov, Russian marshal and politician, Minister of Defence (Soviet Union) or Minister of Defence for the Soviet Union (d. 2012)
2nd » Reg Parnell, English race car driver and manager (d. 1964)
4th » Mitch Miller, American singer and producer (d. 2010)
5th » Endel Aruja, Estonian-Canadian physicist (d. 2008)
5th » Giorgio Borġ Olivier, Maltese lawyer and politician, 7th Prime Minister of Malta (d. 1980)
5th » Georges Pompidou, French politician, 19th President of France (d. 1974)
7th » Gretchen Franklin, English actress (d. 2005)
7th » Gian Carlo Menotti, Italian-American composer (d. 2007)
9th » Mervyn Peake, English author and illustrator (d. 1968)
9th » John Archibald Wheeler, American physicist and author (d. 2008)