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, 1965
4th » The Politics of the Cook Islands Constitution e.g Constitution of Cook Islands comes into force, giving the Cook Islands self-governing status within New Zealand.
5th » The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 begins as Pakistani soldiers cross the Line of Control dressed as locals.
6th » President of the United States e.g US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into Law of the United States named law.
9th » Singapore is History of the Republic of Singapore Independence of Singapore named expelled from Malaysia and becomes the only country to date to gain independence unwillingly.
9th » A fire at a LGM-25C Titan II or Titan missile base near Searcy, Arkansas kills 53 construction workers.
11th » Race riots (the Watts Riots) begin in the Watts, Los Angeles named Watts area of Los Angeles called Los Angeles, California.
18th » Vietnam War: Operation Starlite begins United States Marine Corps known as United States Marines destroy a Viet Cong stronghold on the Van Tuong peninsula in the first major American ground battle of the war.
19th » Prime Minister of Japan or Japanese prime minister Eisaku Satō becomes the first post-World War II sitting prime minister to visit Okinawa Prefecture.
29th » The Gemini V spacecraft returns to Earth, landing in the Atlantic ocean.
31st » The Aero Spacelines Super Guppy aircraft makes its first flight.