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, 2002
1st » The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.
1st » Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937 and a Deutsche Post named DHL (German cargo) Boeing 757 Überlingen mid-air collision named collide in mid-air over Überlingen, southern Germany, killing all 71 on board.
2nd » Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly solo around the world nonstop in a balloon.
14th » French President Jacques Chirac escapes an assassination attempt unscathed during Bastille Day celebrations.
15th » "American Taliban" John Walker Lindh pleads guilty to supplying aid to the enemy and to possession of explosives during the commission of a felony.
15th » Anti-Terrorism Court of Pakistan hands down the death sentence to United Kingdom or British born Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and life terms to three others suspected of murdering 'The Wall Street Journal' reporter Daniel Pearl.
24th » Democratic Party (United States) or Democrat James Traficant is expelled from the United States House of Representatives on a vote of 420 to 1.