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, 1862
1st » The Russian State Library is founded as The Library of the Moscow Public Museum.
1st » Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, second daughter of Queen Victoria, marries Prince Louis of Hesse, the future Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse.
12th » The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress.
16th » American Civil War: David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in United States Navy to hold an admiral rank.
18th » First ascent of Dent Blanche, one of the highest summits in the Alps.
23rd » American Civil War: Henry Halleck takes command of the Union Army.
27th » Sailing from San Francisco San Francisco, California to Panama City Panama City, Panama, the 'SS Golden Gate' catches fire and sinks off Manzanillo, Colima Manzanillo, Mexico, killing 231.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1862
2nd » William Henry Bragg, English physicist, chemist, and mathematician Nobel Prize in Physics named Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1942)
14th » Gustav Klimt, Austrian painter and graphic artist (d. 1918)
16th » Ida B. Wells, American journalist and activist (d. 1931)
18th » Nikolai Yudenich, Russian general (d. 1933)
22nd » Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon, 5th Baronet, Scottish fencer (d. 1931)
Famous Deaths for July 1862
5th » Heinrich Georg Bronn, German geologist and paleontologist (b. 1800)
24th » Martin Van Buren, American lawyer and politician, 8th President of the United States (b. 1782)