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, 1914
4th » The funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria called Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg named Sophie takes place in Vienna, six days after their assassinations in Sarajevo.
11th » Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball.
11th » USS named Nevada called BB-36 is launched.
18th » The United States Congress named U.S. Congress forms the Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps, giving official status to aircraft within the United States Army or U.S. Army for the first time.
21st » The Crown council of Romania decides for the country to remain neutral in World War I.
23rd » Austria-Hungary issues a series of demands in an July Crisis known as ultimatum to the Kingdom of Serbia demanding Serbia to allow the Austrians to determine who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria named Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Serbia accep
26th » Serbia and Bulgaria interrupt diplomatic relationship.
27th » Felix Manalo registers the Iglesia ni Cristo with the Philippines known as Philippine government.
28th » World War I: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia after Serbia rejects the conditions of an ultimatum sent by Austria on July 23 following the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria called assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austr