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, 1862
5th » American Civil War: Battle of Baton Rouge (1862) or Battle of Baton Rouge: Along the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Confederate States of America e.g Confederate troops attempt to take the city, but are driven back by fire from Union gunbo
6th » American Civil War: The Confederate States of America Confederate Ironclad warship ironclad Ship CSS Arkansas is scuttled on the Mississippi River after suffering catastrophic engine failure near Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
9th » American Civil War: Battle of Cedar Mountain At Culpeper County, Virginia Cedar Mountain, Virginia, Confederate States of America Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson Stonewall Jackson narrowly defeats United States Union forces under General John Pope (
17th » American Indian Wars: The Dakota War of 1862 begins in Minnesota as Lakota people or Lakota warriors attack white settlements along the Minnesota River.
17th » American Civil War: Major General J.E.B. Stuart is assigned command of all the cavalry of the Confederate States of America named Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
19th » American Indian Wars: During an uprising in Minnesota, Lakota people or Lakota warriors decide not to attack heavily-defended Fort Ridgely and instead turn to the settlement of New Ulm, Minnesota known as New Ulm, killing white settlers along the way.
28th » American Civil War: Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Second Manassas. The battle ends on August 30.
30th » American Civil War: Battle of Richmond: Confederate States of America e.g Confederates under Edmund Kirby Smith rout Union Army named Union forces under General Horatio Wright.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1862
5th » Joseph Merrick, English man with severe deformities (d. 1890)