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, 1977
4th » The George Jackson Brigade plants a bomb at the main power substation for the Washington (state) named Washington state capitol in Olympia, Washington e.g Olympia, in solidarity with a prison strike at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary Intensive Security
5th » Military coup in Pakistan: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the first elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, is overthrown.
11th » Martin Luther King, Jr. is posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
13th » Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ethiopian-Somali War.
13th » New York, New York, amidst a period of History of New York City (1946–1977) 1970s e.g financial and social turmoil experiences an New York City blackout of 1977 e.g electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting.
20th » The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of Information Act (United States) or Freedom of Information Act revealing it had engaged in Project MKULTRA named mind control experiments.
21st » The start of the four day long Libyan–Egyptian War.
22nd » China e.g Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping is restored to power.
24th » End of a four day long Libyan–Egyptian War.
26th » The National Assembly of Quebec imposes the use of French language e.g French as the official language of the provincial government.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1977
1st » Tom Frager, Senegalese-French singer-songwriter and guitarist
1st » Jarome Iginla, Canadian ice hockey player
1st » Greg Pattillo, American flute player (Project Trio)
1st » Birgit Schuurman, Dutch singer and actress
1st » Pamela Rogers Turner, American educator and sex offender