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, 1920
13th » Polish–Soviet War: the Battle of Warsaw (1920) known as Battle of Warsaw begins and will last till August 25. The Red Army is defeated.
15th » Polish–Soviet War: Battle of Warsaw (1920) e.g Battle of Warsaw, so-called Miracle at the Vistula.
16th » Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians is hit on the head by a fastball thrown by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees, and dies early the next day. Chapman was the second player to die from injuries sustained in a Major League Baseball game, the first being D
16th » The congress of the Communist Party of Bukhara opens. The congress would call for armed revolution.
16th » Polish–Soviet War: The Battle of Radzymin (1920) known as Battle of Radzymin concludes; the Soviet Red Army is forced to turn away from Warsaw.
20th » The first commercial radio station, 8MK (now WWJ (AM) named WWJ), begins operations in Detroit e.g Detroit, Michigan.
26th » The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution e.g 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote.
31st » Polish-Bolshevik War: A decisive Poland e.g Polish victory in the Battle of Komarów.
31st » The first radio news program is broadcast by WWJ (AM) called 8MK in Detroit, Michigan.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1920
1st » Raul Renter, Estonian economist and chess player (d. 1992)
1st » Jeffrey Segal, English actor
2nd » Louis Pauwels, French journalist and author (d. 1997)
2nd » Augustus Rowe, Canadian physician and politician (d. 2013)
3rd » Max Fatchen, Australian journalist and author (d. 2012)
3rd » P. D. James, English author
3rd » Charlie Shavers, American trumpet player and composer (d. 1971)
3rd » Elmar Tampõld, Estonian-Canadian architect (d. 2013)
4th » Helen Thomas, American journalist and author (d. 2013)
5th » Selma Diamond, Canadian-American actress and screenwriter (d. 1985)
6th » Selma Diamond, Canadian-American actress and screenwriter (d. 1985)
6th » John Graves (author) known as John Graves, American author (d. 2013)
6th » Ella Raines, American actress (d. 1988)
8th » Leo Chiosso, Italian songwriter and producer (d. 2006)
8th » Carol Lambrino, Romanian son of Carol II of Romania (d. 2006)
8th » Jimmy Witherspoon, American singer (d. 1997)
9th » Enzo Biagi, Italian journalist and author (d. 2007)
9th » Francis Lynch, American politician (d. 1993)
10th » Red Holzman, American basketball player and coach (d. 1998)
11th » Chuck Rayner, Canadian ice hockey player (d. 2002)