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, 1964
1st » The former Belgian Congo is renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
2nd » Vietnam War: Gulf of Tonkin incident North Vietnamese gunboats allegedly fire on the United States U.S. destroyer USS Maddox DD-731 6.
4th » African-American Civil Rights Movement (1955–1968) known as American civil rights movement: Civil and political rights e.g Civil rights workers Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney are found dead in Mississippi after disappearing on June 21.
4th » Gulf of Tonkin incident: U.S. destroyers USS Maddox DD-731 6 and USS Turner Joy DD-951 6 report coming under attack in the Gulf of Tonkin.
5th » Vietnam War: Operation Pierce Arrow: United States American aircraft from carriers USS Ticonderoga CV-14 6 and USS Constellation CV-64 6 bomb North Vietnam in retaliation for strikes against U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin.
7th » Vietnam War: The United States Congress named U.S. Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution giving U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson broad war powers to deal with North Vietnamese attacks on American forces.
12th » Charlie Wilson, one of the Great Train Robbery (1963) Great Train Robbers, escapes from Birmingham (HM Prison) Winson Green Prison in Birmingham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.
13th » Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans are hanged for the Murder of John Alan West becoming the last people Capital punishment in the United Kingdom named executed in the United Kingdom.
19th » Syncom 3, the first Geostationary orbit e.g geostationary communication satellite, was launched.
27th » Army of the Republic of Vietnam known as South Vietnamese junta leader Nguyễn Khánh enters into a triumvirate power-sharing arrangement with rival generals Trần Thiện Khiêm and Dương Văn Minh, who had both been involved in plots to unseat Khánh.
28th » The 1964 Philadelphia race riot known as Philadelphia race riot begins.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1964
1st » Adam Duritz, American singer-songwriter and producer (Counting Crows and The Himalayans)
24th » Oteil Burbridge, American bass player (The Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Vida Blue (band) e.g Vida Blue, BK3, and Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit)
24th » Dana Gould, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter
24th » Salizhan Sharipov, Kyrgyzstani-Russian lieutenant, pilot, and astronaut
25th » Maxim Kontsevich, Russian-American mathematician and academic
25th » Vasilios Kotronias, Greek chess player
25th » Marti Noxon, American screenwriter and producer
25th » Blair Underwood, American actor, director, and producer