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, 1864
11th » American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate States of America named Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C.
19th » Taiping Rebellion: Third Battle of Nanking The Qing dynasty finally defeats the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.
20th » American Civil War: Battle of Peachtree Creek Near Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia, Confederate States of America Confederate forces led by General John Bell Hood unsuccessfully attack Union (American Civil War) Union Union Army troops under General William T. S
22nd » American Civil War: Battle of Atlanta Outside Atlanta, Georgia, Confederate States of America named Confederate General John Bell Hood leads an unsuccessful attack on United States e.g Union troops under General William T. Sherman on Bald Hill.
24th » American Civil War: Second Battle of Kernstown Battle of Kernstown Confederate States of America Confederate General officer General Jubal Early defeats Union (American Civil War) Union troops led by General George Crook in an effort to keep them out of t
28th » American Civil War: Battle of Ezra Church Confederate States of America Confederate troops make a third unsuccessful attempt to drive Union (American Civil War) Union forces from Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia.
29th » American Civil War: Confederate States of America e.g Confederate spy Belle Boyd is arrested by Union (American Civil War) named Union troops and detained at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C.
30th » American Civil War: Battle of the Crater Union (American Civil War) Union forces attempt to break Confederate States of America Confederate lines at Siege of Petersburg Petersburg, Virginia by exploding a large bomb under their trenches.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1864
10th » Austin Chapman, Australian politician, 4th Minister for Defence (Australia) named Australian Minister for Defence (d. 1926)
13th » John Jacob Astor IV, American colonel and businessman (d. 1912)
15th » Marie Tempest, English actress and singer (d. 1942)
18th » Philip Snowden, 1st Viscount Snowden, English politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (d. 1937)
20th » Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Swedish poet, Nobel Prize in Literature named Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1931)
23rd » Apolinario Mabini, Filipino lawyer and politician, 1st Prime Minister of the Philippines (d. 1903)
24th » Frank Wedekind, German playwright (d. 1918)
30th » Dirk Boest Gips, Dutch target shooter (d. 1920)
Famous Deaths for July 1864
22nd » James B. McPherson, American general (b. 1828)
31st » Louis Christophe François Hachette, French publisher (b. 1800)