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, 1968
1st » The coronation is held of Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th List of Sultans of Brunei called Sultan of Brunei.
2nd » An 1968 Casiguran earthquake e.g earthquake hits Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines killing more than 270 people and wounding 261.
11th » The last steam hauled train runs on British Rail
13th » Alexandros Panagoulis attempts to assassinate the Greece called Greek Greek military junta of 1967–1974 called dictator Colonel Georgios Papadopoulos in Varkiza, Athens.
21st » Nicolae Ceaușescu, leader of Communist Romania, publicly condemns the Soviet Union called Soviet led Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia, encouraging the Romanians named Romanian population to arm itself against possible Soviet reprisals.
21st » James Anderson, Jr. posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor to be awarded to an African American United States Marine Corps called U.S. Marine.
22nd » Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to Latin America.
28th » Riots in Chicago, Illinois, during the 1968 Democratic National Convention known as Democratic National Convention.
31st » Garfield Sobers became the first batsman ever to hit six sixes in a single over of six consecutive balls in first-class cricket.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1968
1st » Stacey Augmon, American basketball player and coach
1st » Dan Donegan, American guitarist (Disturbed (band) Disturbed, Fight or Flight (band) Fight or Flight, and Vandal (band) Vandal)
1st » Shigetoshi Hasegawa, Japanese baseball player
2nd » John Stanier (drummer) John Stanier, American drummer (Helmet (band) Helmet, Tomahawk (band) Tomahawk, The Mark of Cain (band) The Mark of Cain, and Battles (band) Battles)
3rd » Rod Beck, American baseball player (d. 2007)