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, 1956
7th » Fritz Moravec and two other Austrian mountaineers make the first ascent of Gasherbrum II (8,035 m).
16th » Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closes its very last "Big Tent" show in Pittsburgh named Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, due to changing economics all subsequent circus shows will be held in arenas.
25th » Forty-five miles south of Nantucket Nantucket Island, the Italian ocean liner SS Andrea Doria collides with the MS Athena MS 'Stockholm' in heavy fog and sinks the next day, killing 51.
30th » A joint resolution of the United States Congress known as U.S. Congress is signed by President of the United States called President Dwight D. Eisenhower, authorizing 'In God we trust' as the U.S. national motto.
31st » Jim Laker becomes the first man to take all 10 wickets in a Test match innings as he returns figures of 10/53 in the Australian 2nd innings. This combined with his 9/37 in the first innings gave him match figures of 19/90 in the 4th Test at Old Trafford.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1956
1st » Ulf Larsson, Swedish actor and director (d. 2009)
22nd » Scott Sanderson (baseball) known as Scott Sanderson, American baseball player and sportscaster
24th » Charlie Crist, American lawyer and politician, 44th Governor of Florida
24th » Pat Finn, American game show host and producer
25th » Andy Goldsworthy, English-Scottish sculptor and photographer
26th » Peter Fincham, English screenwriter and producer
26th » Dorothy Hamill, American figure skater
26th » Tommy Rich, American wrestler
26th » Tim Tremlett, English cricketer
27th » Carol Leifer, American actress, producer, and screenwriter
28th » John Feinstein, American journalist and author
28th » Robert Swan, English explorer
29th » Teddy Atlas, American boxer, trainer, and sportscaster
29th » Ronnie Musgrove, American politician, 62nd List of Governors of Mississippi or Governor of Mississippi
29th » Faustino Rupérez, Spanish cyclist
30th » Delta Burke, American actress, singer, and producer
30th » Réal Cloutier, Canadian ice hockey player
30th » Anita Hill, American lawyer and academic
30th » Soraida Martinez, American painter
31st » Michael Biehn, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
31st » Bill Callahan (American football) known as Bill Callahan, American football player and coach
31st » Ron Kuby, American lawyer and radio host
31st » Deval Patrick, American lawyer and politician, 71st Governor of Massachusetts
31st » Lynne Rae Perkins, American author and illustrator
31st » Mark Arden, English comedian and actor
Famous Deaths for July 1956
7th » Gottfried Benn, German author and poet (b. 1886)
8th » Giovanni Papini, Italian journalist, author, and critic (b. 1881)
10th » Joe Giard, American baseball player (b. 1898)
20th » James Alexander Calder, Canadian educator and politician, Minister of Militia and Defence (Canada) called Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence (b. 1868)