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, 1954
5th » The BBC broadcasts its first television news bulletin.
5th » The Andhra Pradesh High Court was established.
15th » First flight of the Boeing 367-80, prototype for both the Boeing 707 and Boeing C-135 Stratolifter called C-135 series.
21st » First Indochina War: The Geneva Conference (1954) known as Geneva Conference partitions Vietnam into North Vietnam and South Vietnam.
31st » First ascent of K2, by an Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1954
2nd » Pete Briquette, Irish bass player, songwriter, and producer (The Boomtown Rats)
2nd » Chris Huhne, English journalist and politician, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
28th » Hugo Chávez, Venezuelan colonel and politician, President of Venezuela (d. 2013)
28th » Gerd Faltings, German mathematician and academic
28th » Steve Morse, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple, Living Loud, Angelfire (band) Angelfire, Kansas (band) Kansas, and Flying Colors (band) Flying Colors)
28th » Mikey Sheehy, Irish footballer
30th » Ken Olin, American actor, director, and producer
31st » Manivannan, Indian actor and director (d. 2013)
31st » Derek Smith (ice hockey, born 1954) or Derek Smith, Canadian-American ice hockey player
Famous Deaths for July 1954
3rd » Siegfried Handloser, German physician and general (b. 1895)
7th » Idabelle Smith Firestone, American composer and songwriter (b. 1874)
10th » Calogero Vizzini, Italian mob boss (b. 1877)