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, 1675
Day of Week 10th » The foundation stone of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich known as Royal Greenwich Observatory in London, England is laid.
Day of Week 11th » Franco-Dutch War: Forces of the Holy Roman Empire defeat the France known as French in the Battle of Konzer Brücke.