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, 1929
23rd » The Italian Fascism or Fascist government in Kingdom of Italy or Italy bans the use of foreign words.
24th » The Kellogg–Briand Pact, renouncing war as an instrument of foreign policy, goes into effect (it is first signed in Paris on August 27, 1928 by most leading world powers).
27th » The Geneva Convention (1929) called Geneva Convention of 1929, dealing with treatment of prisoners-of-war, is signed by 53 nations.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1929
1st » Gerald Edelman, American biologist and immunologist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine e.g Nobel Prize laureate (d. 2014)
1st » Ödön Földessy, Hungarian long jumper
2nd » Abraham Avigdorov, Israeli soldier (d. 2012)
2nd » John A. Cade, American politician (d. 1996)
2nd » Daphne Hasenjager, South African sprinter
2nd » Imelda Marcos, Filipino politician, 10th First Spouse of the Philippines e.g First Lady of the Philippines
3rd » Clément Perron, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1999)
3rd » Béatrice Picard, Canadian actress
4th » Peter Angelos, American lawyer and businessman
4th » Al Davis, American football player, coach, and manager (d. 2011)
4th » Bill Tuttle, American baseball player (d. 1998)
5th » Katherine Helmond, American actress and director
7th » Hasan Abidi, Pakistani journalist and poet (d. 2005)