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, 1913
3rd » A major labour dispute, known as the Wheatland Hop Riot, starts in Wheatland, California.
10th » Second Balkan War: delegates from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece sign the Treaty of Bucharest (1913) called Treaty of Bucharest, ending the war.
13th » Otto Witte, an Acrobatics e.g acrobat, is purportedly crowned King of Albania.
13th » First production in the UK of stainless steel by Harry Brearley.
16th » Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students.
16th » Completion of the Royal Navy battlecruiser HMS known as Queen Mary.
28th » Wilhelmina of the Netherlands e.g Queen Wilhelmina opens the Peace Palace in The Hague.
31st » Police attack a union rally during the Dublin Lock-out, killing two people and injuring hundreds.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1913
2nd » Xavier Thaninayagam, Sri Lankan scholar and academic (d. 1980)
3rd » Mel Tolkin, Ukrainian-American screenwriter and producer (d. 2007)
4th » Robert Hayden, American poet and educator (d. 1980)
7th » George Van Eps, American guitarist (d. 1998)
9th » Wilbur Norman Christiansen, Australian astronomer and engineer (d. 2007)