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, 1944
3rd » World War II: Minsk is liberated from Nazi control by Red Army or Soviet troops during Operation Bagration.
6th » Jackie Robinson refuses to move to the back of a bus, leading to a court martial.
7th » World War II: Largest Banzai charge of the Pacific War at the Battle of Saipan.
9th » World War II: Invasion of Normandy called Battle of Normandy British and Canadian forces capture Caen, France.
9th » World War II: Battle of Saipan American forces take Saipan in the Mariana Islands.
9th » World War II: Battle of Tali-Ihantala Finland wins the Battle of Tali-Ihantala, the largest battle ever fought in northern Europe. The Red Army withdraws its troops from Ihantala and digs into a defensive position, thus ending the Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offe
17th » Port Chicago disaster: Near the San Francisco Bay, two ships laden with ammunition for the war explode in Port Chicago, California, killing 320.
17th » World War II: Napalm incendiary bombs are dropped for the first time by American Lockheed P-38 Lightning named P-38 pilots on a fuel depot at Coutances, near Saint-Lô, France.
18th » World War II: Hideki Tōjō resigns as Prime Minister of Japan because of numerous setbacks in the war effort.
20th » World War II: Adolf Hitler survives 20 July plot or an assassination attempt led by German Army Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg.
21st » World War II: Battle of Guam (1944) e.g Battle of Guam American troops land on Guam starting the battle. It would end on August 10.
21st » World War II: Claus von Stauffenberg and fellow conspirators are executed in Berlin named Berlin, Germany for the 20 July plot e.g July 20 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
25th » World War II: Operation Spring one of the bloodiest days for the First Canadian Army during the war: One thousand five hundred casualties, including 500 killed.
26th » World War II: the Soviet Army enters Lviv, a major city in western Ukraine, capturing it from the Nazism named Nazis. Only 300 Jews survive out of 160,000 living in Lviv prior to occupation.
26th » The first German V-2 rocket hits the United Kingdom.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1944
1st » Geoffrey Filkin, Baron Filkin, English politician