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, 378
Day of Week 9th » Gothic War (376-382) known as Gothic War: Battle of Adrianople A large Roman Empire called Roman army led by Emperor Valens is defeated by the Visigoths. Valens is killed along with over half of his army.
Famous Deaths for August 378
9th » Traianus (magister peditum) called Traianus, Roman general