The July Birthstone is the Ruby, which symbolizes contentment. The ruby was regarded by ancient Hindus as the King Of Gems. It was believed to protect its wearer from evil. Today the ruby having deep red color signifies love and passion. Ruby is called the traditional birthstone of July. It is considered the secondary birthstone for July.
July Zodiac Signs
Month of July Zodiac Signs are Cancer(until July 22) and Leo(July 23 onwards).
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Tradition tends to be very important int the lives of Cancers. Visit a cancer at home and you will find a fish in the water. Having a caring nature that extends towards other people, coupled with amazing patience usually is related to a Cancers work life choices. Cancers are compatible with: Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.
Leo (July 23 - August 21) Like the ruler of the jungle Leos are natural born leaders. Main qualities that make a great leader are being brave and headstrong. However Leos also can be loving and generous. To combine these qualities and finding balance is of great importance to Leos. Leos are compatible with: other Leo as well as Libra, Sagittarius, Cancer, and Gemini.
July Birth Flowers
Month of July flower is Larkspur. With its simple form, feelings of open heart and ardent attachment are attributed to it. The other July birth flower is the water lily, which signifies purity and majesty.
Levity and Lightness. Its natural beauty comes in gentle hues with refreshing fragrance. There are different meanings for each colour. Pink denotes contrariness, White expresses a happy nature, and a first love is usually symbolized by Purple. July Birth Flower Larkspur represents strong bonds of love.
Historical Events for July, 1777
2nd » Vermont becomes the first United States named American territory to abolish slavery.
6th » American Revolutionary War: Siege of Fort Ticonderoga (1777) called Siege of Fort Ticonderoga: After a bombardment by British artillery under General John Burgoyne, United States known as American forces retreat from Fort Ticonderoga, New York.
7th » American Revolutionary War: American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of Hubbardton.
31st » The U.S. Second Continental Congress passes a resolution that the services of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette known as Gilbert du Motier "be accepted, and that, in consideration of his zeal, illustrious family and connexions, he have the rank and
Famous Birthdays on July in 1777
23rd » Philipp Otto Runge, German painter (d. 1810)
27th » Thomas Campbell (poet) named Thomas Campbell, Scottish-French poet and academic (d. 1844)
27th » Henry Trevor, 21st Baron Dacre, English general (d. 1853)
31st » Pedro Ignacio de Castro Barros, Argentinian priest and politician (d. 1849)