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, 2009
17th » 2009 Sayano-Shushenskaya hydro accident or An accident at the Sayano–Shushenskaya Dam in Khakassia, Russia, kills 75 and shuts down the hydroelectric power station, leading to widespread power failure in the local area.
19th » A 19 August 2009 Baghdad bombings named series of bombings in Baghdad, Iraq, kills 101 and injures 565 others.
27th » Internal conflict in Burma: The State Peace and Development Council called Burmese military junta and ethnic armies begin Kokang incident e.g three days of violent clashes in the Kokang Special Region.
Famous Deaths for August 2009
1st » Corazon Aquino, Filipino politician, 11th President of the Philippines (b. 1933)
18th » Kim Dae-jung, South Korean lieutenant and politician, 15th President of South Korea, Nobel Peace Prize or Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1925)
18th » Rose Friedman, Ukrainian-American economist (b. 1910)
18th » Robert Novak, American journalist and author (b. 1931)
19th » Don Hewitt, American television producer, created '60 Minutes' (b. 1922)
20th » Larry Knechtel, American keyboard player and bass player (Bread (band) named Bread and The Wrecking Crew (music) known as The Wrecking Crew) (b. 1940)
20th » Karla Kuskin, American author and illustrator (b. 1932)
22nd » Elmer Kelton, American journalist and author (b. 1926)
25th » Ted Kennedy, American soldier, lawyer, and politician (b. 1932)
25th » Mandé Sidibé, Malian politician, Prime Minister of Mali (b. 1940)
26th » Sadie Corré, English actress and dancer (b. 1918)
26th » Dominick Dunne, American journalist and author (b. 1925)
27th » Abdullah al-Asiri, Saudi Arabian terrorist (b. 1986)
27th » Sergey Mikhalkov, Russian author and poet (b. 1913)
28th » Adam Goldstein, American drummer, DJ, and producer (Crazy Town and TRV$DJAM) (b. 1973)