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, 1989
5th » Iran–Contra affair: Oliver North is sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gerhard A. Gesell to a three-year suspended prison term, two years probation, $150,000 in fines and 1,200 hours community service. His convictions were later overturned.
12th » Lotte World Adventure opened in Seoul, South Korea.
17th » First flight of the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit e.g B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber.
17th » Holy See–Poland relations are restored.
19th » United Flight 232 crashes in Sioux City, Iowa killing 112.
26th » A federal grand jury indicts Cornell University student Robert Tappan Morris or Robert T. Morris, Jr. for releasing the Morris worm, thus becoming the first person to be prosecuted under the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
31st » Victoria Azarenka, Belarusian tennis player
31st » Alexis Knapp, American actress and singer
31st » Joey Richter, American actor and singer
31st » Jessica Williams (actress) e.g Jessica Williams, American actress
31st » Zelda Williams, American actress
Famous Deaths for July 1989
2nd » Andrei Gromyko, Belarusian-Russian politician, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Soviet Union) or Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union (b. 1909)
2nd » Franklin J. Schaffner, Japanese-American director and producer (b. 1920)