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, 1900
2nd » The first Zeppelin flight takes place on Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen, Germany.
9th » Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom gives Royal Assent to an Act creating Australia thus uniting separate colonies on the continent under one Government of Australia named federal government.
9th » Boxer Rebellion: The Governor of Shanxi province in North China orders the Taiyuan Massacre named execution of 45 foreign Christian missionaries and local church members, including children.
14th » Armies of the Eight-Nation Alliance Siege of the International Legations known as capture Tianjin known as Tientsin during the Boxer Rebellion.
19th » The Paris Métro Line 1 e.g first line of the Paris Métro opens for operation.
27th » Kaiser Wilhelm II, German Emperor named Wilhelm II makes a speech comparing Germans to Huns; for years afterwards, "Hun" would be a disparaging name for Germans.
29th » In Italy, King Umberto I of Italy is assassinated by the Anarchism or anarchist Gaetano Bresci.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1900
2nd » Tyrone Guthrie, English actor and director (d. 1971)
3rd » Alessandro Blasetti, Italian director and screenwriter (d. 1987)
5th » Yoshimaro Yamashina, Japanese ornithologist, founded the Yamashina Institute for Ornithology (d. 1989)
6th » Frederica Sagor Maas, American author and screenwriter (d. 2012)
7th » Earle E. Partridge, American general (d. 1990)
8th » George Antheil, American pianist, composer, and author (d. 1959)
10th » Mitchell Parish, Lithuanian-American songwriter (d. 1993)
10th » Sampson Sievers, Russian monk and mystic (d. 1979)
12th » Chhabi Biswas, Indian actor and director (d. 1962)
13th » George Lewis (clarinetist) known as George Lewis, American clarinet player and songwriter (d. 1969)