The July Birthstone is the Ruby, which symbolizes contentment. The ruby was regarded by ancient Hindus as the King Of Gems. It was believed to protect its wearer from evil. Today the ruby having deep red color signifies love and passion. Ruby is called the traditional birthstone of July. It is considered the secondary birthstone for July.
July Zodiac Signs
Month of July Zodiac Signs are Cancer(until July 22) and Leo(July 23 onwards).
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Tradition tends to be very important int the lives of Cancers. Visit a cancer at home and you will find a fish in the water. Having a caring nature that extends towards other people, coupled with amazing patience usually is related to a Cancers work life choices. Cancers are compatible with: Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.
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.
July Birth Flowers
Month of July flower is Larkspur. With its simple form, feelings of open heart and ardent attachment are attributed to it. The other July birth flower is the water lily, which signifies purity and majesty.
Levity and Lightness. Its natural beauty comes in gentle hues with refreshing fragrance. There are different meanings for each colour. Pink denotes contrariness, White expresses a happy nature, and a first love is usually symbolized by Purple. July Birth Flower Larkspur represents strong bonds of love.
Historical Events for July, 1972
1st » The first Gay Pride march in Pride London called England takes place.
9th » The Troubles: In Belfast, British Army snipers shoot five civilians dead in the Springhill Massacre.
11th » The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts.
19th » Dhofar Rebellion: British Special Air Service known as SAS units help the Omani government against Popular Front for the Liberation of Oman rebels in the Battle of Mirbat.
21st » The Troubles: Bloody Friday (1972) Bloody Friday the Provisional Irish Republican Army Provisional IRA detonate 22 bombs in central Belfast Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom in the space of 80 minutes, killing nine and injuring 130.
23rd » The United States launches 'Landsat 1', the first Earth-resources satellite.
24th » Bugojno group is caught by Yugoslav security forces.
31st » The Troubles: In Operation Motorman, the British Army re-takes the urban no-go areas of Northern Ireland. It is the biggest British military operation since the Suez Crisis of 1956, and the biggest in Ireland since the Irish War of Independence. Later tha
Famous Birthdays on July in 1972
1st » Sunshine Becker, American singer (Furthur (band) known as Furthur)
1st » Claire Forlani, English actress
1st » Alex Machacek, Austrian guitarist (BPM (band) e.g BPM and CAB (band) named CAB)
31st » Giorgos Kapoutzidis, Greek actor and screenwriter
Famous Deaths for July 1972
2nd » Joseph Fielding Smith, American religious leader, 10th List of presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints called President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (b. 1876)
6th » Brandon deWilde, American actor and singer (b. 1942)
7th » Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople (b. 1886)
7th » Talal of Jordan (b. 1909)
9th » Robert Weede, American opera singer (b. 1903)
10th » Lovie Austin, American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1887)
10th » Francis Gailey, Australian-American swimmer (b. 1882)