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, 1936
6th » A major breach of the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal in England sends millions of gallons of water cascading convert 200 ft m into the River Irwell.
11th » The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic.
17th » Spanish Civil War: An Spanish coup of July 1936 called Armed Forces rebellion against the recently elected leftist Popular Front (Spain) named Popular Front government of Spain starts the civil war.
18th » An army uprising in Spanish Morocco starts Spanish Civil War.
20th » The Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Turkish Straits or Montreux Convention is signed in Montreux named Switzerland, authorizing Turkey to fortify the Dardanelles and Bosphorus but guaranteeing free passage to ships of all nations in peacet
23rd » In Catalonia Catalonia, Spain, the Unified Socialist Party of Catalonia is founded through the merger of Socialism Socialist and Communism Communist parties.
26th » The Axis powers decide to intervene in the Spanish Civil War.
26th » King Edward VIII, in one of his few official duties before he Edward VIII abdication crisis or abdicates the thrоne, officially unveils the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1936
1st » Syl Johnson, American singer, guitarist, and producer
2nd » Omar Suleiman, Egyptian politician, 16th Vice President of Egypt (d. 2012)
3rd » Anthony Lester, Baron Lester of Herne Hill, English lawyer and politician