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, 1864
5th » American Civil War: The Battle of Mobile Bay begins at Mobile Bay near Mobile, Alabama, Admiral David Farragut leads a Union flotilla through Confederate defenses and seals one of the last major Southern ports.
17th » American Civil War: Battle of Gainesville – Confederate forces defeat Union troops near Gainesville, Florida.
18th » American Civil War: Battle of Globe Tavern – Union (American Civil War) e.g Union forces try to cut a vital Confederate States of America or Confederate supply-line into Petersburg, Virginia, by attacking the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad.
22nd » Twelve nations sign the First Geneva Conventions known as Geneva Convention.
23rd » The Union Navy Siege of Fort Morgan captures Fort Morgan (Alabama) Fort Morgan, Alabama, thus breaking Confederate States of America Confederate dominance of all ports on the Gulf of Mexico except Galveston, Texas.
31st » During the American Civil War, United States e.g Union forces led by General William T. Sherman launch an Battle of Jonesborough called assault on Atlanta, Georgia.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1864
23rd » Eleftherios Venizelos, Greek politician, 93rd Prime Minister of Greece (d. 1936)
26th » Anna Ulyanova, Russian politician (d. 1935)
27th » Hermann Weingärtner, German gymnast (d. 1919)