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, 1848
Day of Week 14th » Oregon Territory is organized by act of Congress.
Day of Week 19th » California Gold Rush: The 'New York Herald' breaks the news to the East Coast of the United States of the gold rush in California (although the rush started in January).