August is the eighth month of the year (between July and September) in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days. In the Southern Hemisphere, August is the seasonal equivalent of February in the Northern Hemisphere.
August symbols: The birthstones of August are the peridot and sardonyx. Its birth flower is the gladiolus or poppy, meaning beauty, strength of character, love, marriage and family. The zodiac signs for the month of August are Leo (until August 22) and Virgo (from August 23 onwards).
Historical Events for August, 1040
Day of Week 14th » King Duncan I of Scotland Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth, King of Scotland Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as List of Scottish monarchs King of Scotland.
Day of Week 15th » King Duncan I of Scotland Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth, King of Scotland Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as List of Scottish monarchs King of Scotland.