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, 2000
8th » Confederate submarine 'H. L. Hunley (submarine) known as H.L. Hunley' is raised to the surface after 136 years on the ocean floor and 30 years after its discovery by undersea explorer E. Lee Spence.
12th » The Oscar class submarine Russian submarine K-141 Kursk named K-141 'Kursk' of the Russian Navy Russian submarine Kursk explosion named explodes and sinks in the Barents Sea during a military exercise.
23rd » Gulf Air Flight 072 crashes into the Persian Gulf near Manama, Bahrain, killing 143.
27th » The convert 540 m ft 0 adj=on-tall Ostankino Tower in Moscow catches fire, three people are killed.
19th » Bineshwar Brahma, Indian poet, author, and educator (b. 1948)
19th » Tony Parisi (wrestler) named Tony Parisi, Italian-Canadian wrestler (b. 1941)
19th » Theodore Trautwein, American judge (b. 1920)
22nd » Professor Tanaka, American wrestler and actor (n. 1930)
23rd » John Anthony Kaiser, American priest and missionary (b. 1932)
24th » Andy Hug, Swiss martial artist and kick-boxer (b. 1964)
25th » Carl Barks, American author and illustrator (b. 1901)
25th » Frederick C. Bock, American soldier and pilot (b. 1918)
25th » Jack Nitzsche, American pianist, composer, and producer (The Wrecking Crew (music) or The Wrecking Crew and Crazy Horse (band) known as Crazy Horse) (b. 1937)
26th » Akbar Adibi, Iranian engineer and academic (b. 1939)