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, 2001
2nd » The AbioCor self-contained artificial heart is first implanted.
17th » Concorde is brought back in to service nearly a year after the Air France 4590 e.g July 2000 crash.
24th » Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the last List of Bulgarian monarchs Tsar of Bulgaria when he was a child, is sworn in as List of Prime Ministers of Bulgaria Prime Minister of Bulgaria, becoming the first monarch in history to regain Power (politics) political p
24th » Bandaranaike Airport attack is carried out by 14 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam named Tamil Tiger commandos, all died in this attack. They destroyed 11 Aircraft (mostly military) and damaged 15, there are no civilian casualties. This incident slowed dow
28th » Australian Ian Thorpe becomes the first swimmer to win six gold medals at a single World Championships.
Famous Deaths for July 2001
1st » Nikolay Basov, Russian physicist and educator, Nobel Prize in Physics or Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1922)
3rd » Mordecai Richler, Canadian author and screenwriter (b. 1931)
3rd » Johnny Russell (singer) named Johnny Russell, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1940)
4th » V. Appapillai, Sri Lankan physicist and academic (b. 1913)
4th » Keenan Milton, American skateboarder (b. 1974)