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, 1966
1st » Charles Whitman kills 16 people at the University of Texas at Austin before being killed by the police.
1st » Purges of intellectuals and imperialists becomes official China policy at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution.
7th » List of ethnic riots called Race riots occur in Lansing, Michigan.
16th » Vietnam War: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins investigations of Americans who have aided the Viet Cong. The committee intends to introduce legislation making these activities illegal. Anti-war demonstrators disrupt the meeting and 50 peop
18th » Vietnam War: the Battle of Long Tan ensues after a patrol from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment clashes with a Viet Cong force in Phước Tuy Province.
22nd » Labor movements United Farm Workers called NFWA and AWOC merge to become the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC), predecessor of the United Farm Workers.
23rd » Lunar Orbiter 1 takes the first photograph of Earth from orbit around the Moon.
26th » The Namibian War of Independence starts with the battle at Omugulugwombashe.
29th » The Beatles perform their last concert before paying fans at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1966
1st » James St. James, American club promoter and author
1st » George Ducas (singer) known as George Ducas, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
25th » Tracy-Ann Oberman, English actress and screenwriter
25th » Derek Sherinian, American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (Planet X (band) called Planet X, Dream Theater, and Black Country Communion)
26th » Jacques Brinkman, Dutch field hockey player
26th » Shirley Manson, Scottish singer-songwriter and actress (Garbage (band) known as Garbage, Angelfish (band) called Angelfish, and Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie)