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, 2006
1st » The first operation of Qinghai–Tibet Railway in China.
5th » North Korea North Korean missile test, 2006 called tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range Taepodong-2 reportedly failed in mid-air over the Sea of Japan.
6th » The Nathula or Nathula Pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-openes for trade after 44 years.
11th » 2006 Mumbai train bombings known as Mumbai train bombings: Two hundred nine people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India.
12th » Hezbollah initiates 2006 Lebanon War called Operation True Promise.
15th » Twitter is launched, becoming one of the largest social media platforms in the world.
27th » The Germany Federal Republic of Germany is deemed guilty in the loss of Überlingen mid-air collision Bashkirian 2937 and Überlingen mid-air collision DHL Flight 611, because it is illegal to outsource flight surveillance.
31st » Fidel Castro hands over power to brother Raúl Castro.
Famous Deaths for July 2006
1st » Ryutaro Hashimoto, Japanese politician, 53rd Prime Minister of Japan (b. 1937)
1st » Robert Lepikson, Estonian race car driver and politician, Minister of the Interior (Estonia) e.g Estonian Minister of the Interior (b. 1952)
1st » Fred Trueman, English cricketer and sportscaster (b. 1931)
2nd » Jan Murray, American comedian and actor (b. 1916)
3rd » Joseph Goguen, American computer scientist, developed the OBJ (programming language) e.g OBJ programming language (b. 1941)
3rd » Benjamin Hendrickson, American actor (b. 1950)
5th » Gert Fredriksson, Swedish canoe racer (b. 1919)
5th » Thirunalloor Karunakaran, Indian poet and scholar (b. 1924)
5th » Kenneth Lay, American businessman (b. 1942)
5th » Amzie Strickland, American actress (b. 1919)