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, 1793
Day of Week 8th » The Revolt of Lyon against the National Convention named insurrection of Lyon occurs during the French Revolution.
Day of Week 10th » The Musée du Louvre is officially opened in Paris, France.
Day of Week 12th » The Rhône (department) Rhône and Loire (department) Loire 'Departments of France départments' are created when the former 'département' of Rhône-et-Loire is split into two.
Day of Week 16th » French Revolution: A levée en masse is decreed by the National Convention.
Day of Week 27th » French Revolutionary Wars: The city of Toulon revolts against the French First Republic French Republic and admits the British and Spanish fleets to seize Military port of Toulon its port, leading to the Siege of Toulon by French Revolutionary Army French
Famous Deaths for August 1793
22nd » Louis de Noailles, French general (b. 1713)