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, 1960
1st » Dahomey (later renamed Benin) declares independence from France.
1st » Islamabad is declared the federal capital of the Government of Pakistan.
13th » The Central African Republic declares independence from France.
15th » Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) becomes independent from French Fourth Republic known as France.
16th » Cyprus gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
16th » Joseph Kittinger parachutes from a balloon over New Mexico at convert 102800 ft m, setting three records that held until 2012: High-altitude jump, free fall, and highest speed by a human without an aircraft.
17th » Decolonization: Gabon gains independence from France.
19th » Cold War: In Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union, downed American Lockheed U-2 known as U-2 aviator e.g pilot Francis Gary Powers is sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Soviet Union for espionage.
19th » List of spacecraft called Sputnik Sputnik program: 'Korabl-Sputnik 2': The Soviet Union launches the satellite with the dogs Soviet space dogs Belka and Strelka Belka and Strelka, 40 mouse mice, two rats and a variety of plants.
20th » Senegal breaks from the Mali Federation, declaring its independence.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1960
1st » Chuck D, American rapper and producer (Public Enemy (group) or Public Enemy, The Bomb Squad, and Confrontation Camp)
1st » Suzi Gardner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (L7 (band) named L7)
1st » Professor Griff, American rapper (Public Enemy (group) called Public Enemy and Confrontation Camp)
13th » Phil Taylor (darts player) known as Phil Taylor, English darts player
14th » Sarah Brightman, English singer-songwriter and actress
14th » Sharon Bryant, American singer (Atlantic Starr)
14th » Cecilia Gasdia, Italian soprano and actress
14th » Stet Howland, American drummer and songwriter (Killing Machine (band) called Killing Machine, W.A.S.P., Blackfoot (band) or Blackfoot, and Impellitteri)
14th » Fred Roberts, American basketball player
16th » Timothy Hutton, American actor and director
16th » Franz Welser-Möst, Austrian-American conductor
17th » Stephan Eicher, Swiss singer-songwriter (Grauzone)
29th » Tony MacAlpine, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (Planet X (band) Planet X, CAB (band) CAB, Ring of Fire (band) Ring of Fire, and Seven the Hardway)