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, 1950
18th » Julien Lahaut, the chairman of the Communist Party of Belgium is assassinated by far-right elements.
20th » Korean War: United Nations Battle of Taegu repel an offensive by North Korean divisions attempting to cross the Nakdonggang Naktong River and assault the city of Daegu Taegu.
22nd » Althea Gibson becomes the first black Competition named competitor in international tennis.
24th » Edith Sampson becomes the first black U.S. delegate to the United Nations.
29th » Korean War: British people or British troops arrive in Korea to bolster the US presence there.
21st » Patrick Juvet, Swiss singer-songwriter and model
22nd » Ray Burris, American baseball player and coach
22nd » Scooter Libby, American lawyer, Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States
23rd » Alan Tam, Hong Kong singer and actor (The Wynners)
24th » John Banaszak, American football player and coach
24th » Tim D. White, American paleoanthropologist and academic
25th » Nugzar Bagration-Gruzinsky, Georgian son of Petre Gruzinsky
25th » Charles Fambrough, American bassist, composer, and producer (d. 2011)
26th » Benjamin Hendrickson, American actor (d. 2006)
26th » Jüri Okas, Estonian architect
27th » Charles Fleischer, American comedian, actor, and singer
27th » Neil Murray (British musician) known as Neil Murray, Scottish bass player and songwriter (Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, Colosseum II, and Gogmagog (band) named Gogmagog)
27th » Edmund Weiner, English lexicographer and author
28th » Ron Guidry, American baseball player and coach
28th » Tony Husband, English cartoonist
29th » Michael (Dahulich) known as Michael, American bishop
29th » Doug DeCinces, American baseball player
29th » Frank Henenlotter, American director and screenwriter
29th » Dave Reichert, American soldier and politician
Famous Deaths for August 1950
8th » Fergus McMaster, Australian businessman, founded Qantas (b. 1879)
18th » Julien Lahaut, Belgian politician (b. 1884)
19th » Giovanni Giorgi, Italian engineer (b. 1871)
22nd » Kirk Bryan (geologist) or Kirk Bryan, American geologist and academic (b. 1888)