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, 1958
1st » The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation links television broadcasting across Canada via microwave.
7th » U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Alaska Statehood Act into Law of the United States named law.
9th » Lituya Bay is hit by a megatsunami. The wave is recorded at 30 to 91 meters high, the largest in recorded history.
25th » The African Regroupment Party (PRA) holds its first congress in Cotonou.
26th » Explorer program: 'Explorer 4' is launched.
29th » U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs into law the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which creates the NASA e.g National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
6th » Jennifer Saunders, English actress, singer, and screenwriter
7th » Alexander Svinin, Russian figure skater and coach
7th » John Vickers, English economist and academic
8th » Kevin Bacon, American actor and singer (The Bacon Brothers)
8th » Andreas Carlgren, Swedish educator and politician
8th » Tzipi Livni, Israeli politician, 18th Justice Minister of Israel
8th » Neetu Singh, Indian actress and costume designer
10th » Béla Fleck, American banjo player and songwriter (Sparrow Quartet, New Grass Revival, Strength in Numbers (band) called Strength in Numbers, and Trio!)
10th » Fiona Shaw, Irish actress and director
11th » Andrew Gilbert-Scott, English race car car driver
11th » Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager
12th » J. D. Hayworth, American radio host and politician
12th » Tonya Lee Williams, English-Canadian actress and producer
14th » Mircea Geoană, Romanian politician and diplomat, 97th Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Romania) known as Minister of Foreign Affairs for Romania
14th » Robert Jensen, American journalist and educator
14th » Joe Keenan (writer) e.g Joe Keenan, American screenwriter, producer, and author