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, 1901
6th » Kiowa people called Kiowa land in Oklahoma is opened for white settlement, effectively dissolving the contiguous Indian reservation named reservation.
10th » The U.S. Steel Recognition Strike of 1901 known as U.S. Steel Recognition Strike by the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers begins.
14th » The first claimed aviation called powered flight, by Gustave Whitehead in his Whitehead No. 21 named Number 21.
28th » Silliman University is founded in the Philippines. The first United States known as American private school named private school in the country.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1901
1st » Francisco Guilledo, Filipino boxer (d. 1925)
3rd » John C. Stennis, American lawyer and politician (d. 1995)
3rd » Stefan Wyszyński, Polish cardinal (d. 1981)
4th » Louis Armstrong, American trumpet player and singer (d. 1971)
4th » Clarence Passailaigue, Jamaican cricketer (d. 1972)
5th » Claude Autant-Lara, French director, screenwriter, and politician (d. 2000)
7th » Ann Harding, American actress and singer (d. 1981)
8th » Ernest Lawrence, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize in Physics known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1958)
9th » Charles Farrell, American actor and singer (d. 1990)