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, 1918
2nd » Japan announces that it is deploying troops to Siberia in the aftermath of World War I.
2nd » The first general strike in Canadian history 1918 Vancouver general strike known as takes place in Vancouver.
8th » World War I: The Battle of Amiens (1918) called Battle of Amiens begins a string of almost continuous victories with a push through the Germany named German front lines (Hundred Days Offensive).
11th » World War I: The Battle of Amiens (1918) known as Battle of Amiens ends.
13th » Women enlist in the United States Marine Corps for the first time. Opha Mae Johnson is the first woman to enlist.
13th » Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) History of BMW BMW GmbH goes public or established as a public company in Germany.
17th » Bolshevik revolutionary leader Moisei Uritsky is assassination known as assassinated.
21st » World War I: The Second Battle of the Somme (1918) or Second Battle of the Somme begins.
27th » Mexican Revolution: Battle of Ambos Nogales: United States Army U.S. Army forces skirmish against Mexican Carrancistas and their German Empire German military advisor advisors in the only battle of World War I fought on American soil.
29th » Bapaume taken by the New Zealand Division in the Hundred Days Offensive.
30th » Fanni Kaplan shoots and seriously injures Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin. This, along with the assassination of Bolshevik senior official Moisei Uritsky days earlier, prompts the decree for Red Terror.
31st » World War I: Start of the Battle of Mont Saint-Quentin, a successful assault by the Australian Corps during the Hundred Days Offensive.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1918
1st » T. J. Jemison, American clergyman and activist (d. 2013)
1st » Richard Pearson (actor) or Richard Pearson, Welsh-English actor (d. 2011)
3rd » James MacGregor Burns, American historian, political scientist, and author (d. 2014)
3rd » Sidney Gottlieb, American chemist and theorist (d. 1999)
3rd » Larry Haines, American actor (d. 2008)
4th » Brian Crozier, Australian-English historian and journalist (d. 2012)
4th » Iceberg Slim, American author (d. 1992)
5th » Tom Drake, American actor and singer (d. 1982)
6th » Norman Granz, American record producer (d. 2001)