The August Birthstones are the Peridot and Sardonyx. The peridot symbolizes strength. It is sometimes called the evening emerald for its light green color. It was once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess Pele. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect the wearer from nightmares. Peridot is called the traditional birthstone of August. Sardonyx is considered the secondary birthstone of August.
August Zodiac Signs
Month of August Zodiac Signs are Leo(until August 22) and Virgo(from August 23 onwards).
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.
Virgo (August 22 - September 22) People born into the star sign Virgo are perfectionists. Having a goog memorie and great social instincts are big qualities of Virgo. Organization and planning comes very easy to Virgos. This is also the reason why working in teams as a project manager or even a normal team member feels like a great time to them. Virgo are compatible with: other Virgos as well as Scorpio, Capricorn, Taurus and Cancer.
August Birth Flowers
Month of August flower is the Gladiolus or Sword Lily. It blooms in a variety of colours like red, pink, white, yellow and orange. This birth flower stands for sincerity and symbolises strength of character. With Gladiolus, the recipient's heart is being pierced with love. The other August flower is the poppy. A red poppy signifies pleasure, a white poppy is given for consolation, and a yellow poppy wishes wealth and success.
Strength, Moral Integrity, Remembrance and Infatuation. This long lasting August Birth Flower Gladiolus comes in a variety of colours.
Historical Events for August, 1812
11th » Peninsular War: French troops engage United Kingdom e.g British-Portugal named Portuguese forces in the Battle of Majadahonda.
15th » War of 1812: The Battle of Fort Dearborn is fought between United States troops and Potawatomi at what is now Chicago called Chicago, Illinois.
16th » War of 1812: American General William Hull surrenders Fort Shelby (Michigan) known as Fort Detroit Siege of Detroit called without a fight to the British Army.
19th » War of 1812: American frigate USS Constitution USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere defeats the British frigate HMS Guerriere 1806 6 off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada earning the nickname "Old Ironsides".
24th » Peninsular War: A coalition of Spanish, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland or British, and Kingdom of Portugal called Portuguese forces succeed in lifting the two-and-a-half-year-long Siege of Cádiz.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1812
27th » Bertalan Szemere, Hungarian poet and politician, 3rd Prime Minister of Hungary (d. 1869)