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, 1943
1st » Tokyo City merges with Tokyo Prefecture and is dissolved. Since this date, no city in Japan has the name "Tokyo" (present-day Tokyo is not officially a city).
4th » World War II: In Gibraltar, a Royal Air Force Consolidated B-24 Liberator or B-24 Liberator bomber 1943 Gibraltar B-24 crash called crashes into the sea in an apparent accident moments after takeoff, killing sixteen passengers on board; only the pilot sur
5th » World War II: An Allies of World War II called Allied invasion fleet sails for Sicily (Operation Husky, July 10, 1943).
5th » World War II: German forces begin a massive offensive against the Soviet Union at the Battle of Kursk, also known as Operation Citadel.
9th » World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily Operation Husky Allies of World War II Allied forces perform an Amphibious warfare amphibious invasion of Sicily.
11th » Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak.
11th » World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily Nazi Germany German and Italian troops launch a Battle of Gela (1943) counter-attack on Allies of World War II Allied forces in Sicily.
12th » World War II: Battle of Prokhorovka Nazi Germany or German and Soviet Union named Soviet forces engage in one of the largest tank engagements of all time.
14th » In Diamond, Missouri, the George Washington Carver National Monument becomes the first United States National Monument in honor of an African American.
19th » World War II: Rome is Bombing of Rome in World War II named heavily bombed by more than 500 Allied aircraft, inflicting thousands of casualties.
22nd » World War II: Allies of World War II called Allied forces capture the Italy e.g Italian city of Palermo.
23rd » The Rayleigh bath chair murder occurred in Rayleigh, Essex or Rayleigh, Essex named Essex, England.
23rd » World War II: The United Kingdom British destroyers HMS Eclipse H08 6 and HMS Laforey G99 6 sink the Italy Italian submarine 600-Serie Adua class submarine 'Ascianghi' in the Mediterranean after she torpedoes the cruiser HMS Newfoundland 59 6.
24th » World War II: Bombing of Hamburg in World War II Operation Gomorrah begins: United Kingdom British and Canada Canadian aeroplanes bomb Hamburg by night, and American planes by day. By the end of the operation in November, 9,000 tons of explosives will hav
25th » World War II: Benito Mussolini 25 Luglio called is forced out of office by his own Italy or Italian Grand Council and is replaced by Pietro Badoglio.
28th » World War II: Bombing of Hamburg in World War II known as Operation Gomorrah The Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg called Hamburg, Germany causing a firestorm that kills 42,000 German civilians.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1943
1st » Peeter Lepp, Estonian politician, 37th Mayor of Tallinn
1st » Jeff Wayne, American pianist and composer
2nd » Ivi Eenmaa, Estonian politician, 36th Mayor of Tallinn
2nd » Walter Godefroot, Belgian cyclist
2nd » Larry Lake (musician) called Larry Lake, American-Canadian trumpet player and composer (d. 2013)
3rd » Judith Durham, Australian singer-songwriter (The Seekers)
4th » Władysław Sikorski, Polish general and politician, 9th List of Prime Ministers of Poland or Prime Minister of the Second Republic of Poland (b. 1881)