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, 1973
2nd » A flash fire kills 51 at the Summerland disaster e.g Summerland amusement centre at Douglas, Isle of Man.
8th » Kim Dae-jung, a South Korean politician and later president of South Korea, is Kidnapping of Kim Dae-jung known as kidnapped.
14th » The Constitution of Pakistan named Pakistan Constitution of 1973 comes into effect.
15th » Vietnam War: The United States bombing of Cambodia ends.
23rd » A Norrmalmstorg robbery or bank robbery gone wrong in Stockholm, Sweden, turns into a hostage crisis; over the next five days the hostages begin to sympathise with their captors, leading to the term "Stockholm syndrome".
Famous Birthdays on August in 1973
1st » Gregg Berhalter, American soccer player and coach
1st » Tempestt Bledsoe, American actress
1st » Veerle Dejaeghere, Belgian runner
1st » Eduardo Noriega (Spanish actor) called Eduardo Noriega, Spanish actor
1st » Kris Holden-Ried, Canadian actor
1st » Edurne Pasaban, Spanish mountaineer
2nd » Hiroyuki Goto, Japanese game designer, created 'Kotoba no Puzzle: Mojipittan'
2nd » Danie Keulder, Namibian cricketer
2nd » Miguel Mendonca, Zimbabwean journalist and author
3rd » Jay Cutler (bodybuilder) named Jay Cutler, American bodybuilder
3rd » Nikos Dabizas, Greek footballer
3rd » Michael Ealy, American actor
3rd » Stephen Graham (actor) named Stephen Graham, English actor
4th » Eva Amaral, Spanish singer-songwriter and guitarist (Amaral (band) called Amaral)