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, 1949
5th » In Ecuador, 1949 Ambato earthquake or an earthquake destroys 50 towns and kills more than 6,000.
5th » The Mann Gulch fire kills 13 firefighters in Montana.
10th » President of the United States U.S. President Harry S. Truman signs the National Security Act of 1947 National Security Act Amendment, streamlining the defense agencies of the Federal government of the United States United States government, and replacing
24th » The treaty creating the NATO e.g North Atlantic Treaty Organization goes into effect.
29th » Soviet atomic bomb project: The Soviet Union tests its first atomic bomb, known as 'First Lightning' or 'Joe 1', at Semipalatinsk Test Site known as Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan.
31st » The retreat of the Democratic Army of Greece in Albania after its defeat on Gramos mountain marks the end of the Greek Civil War.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1949
1st » Kurmanbek Bakiyev, Kyrgyzstani politician, 2nd President of Kyrgyzstan
1st » Ray Nettles, American football player (d. 2009)
2nd » James Fallows, American journalist and author
2nd » Bertalan Farkas, Hungarian general and astronaut
16th » Bill Spooner, American guitarist and songwriter (The Tubes)
17th » Norm Coleman, American lawyer and politician, 52nd List of mayors of Saint Paul, Minnesota called Mayor of St. Paul
17th » Sue Draheim, American fiddler
17th » Julian Fellowes, Egyptian-English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician
17th » Sib Hashian, American drummer (Boston (band) called Boston and Ernie and the Automatics)
18th » Nigel Griggs, English bass player, songwriter, and producer (Split Enz and Schnell Fenster)
18th » Rudy Hartono, Indonesian badminton player
19th » Michael Nazir-Ali, Pakistani-English bishop
20th » Nikolas Asimos, Greek singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1988)
20th » Katiana Balanika, Greek actress and singer
20th » Norman Featherstone, South African cricketer
20th » Alan Hardwick, English journalist, actor, and producer
20th » Patrick Kilpatrick, American actor and producer
20th » Phil Lynott, English-Irish singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer (Thin Lizzy, Skid Row (Irish band) called Skid Row, and Grand Slam (band) e.g Grand Slam) (d. 1986)
21st » Loretta Devine, American actress and singer
22nd » Doug Bair, American baseball player and coach
22nd » Þórarinn Eldjárn, Icelandic author and poet
22nd » Diana Nyad, American swimmer and author
23rd » William Lane Craig, American apologist and theologian
23rd » Geoff Capes, English shot putter and strongman
23rd » Vicky Leandros, Greek singer and politician
23rd » Shelley Long, American actress and producer
23rd » Rick Springfield, Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (Zoot (band) named Zoot)