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, 1905
13th » The verdict in the six-month long Smarthavicharam trial of Kuriyedath Thathri is pronounced, leading to the excommunication of 65 men of various castes.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1905
3rd » Johnny Gibson, American hurdler and coach (d. 2006)
4th » Irving Johnson, American sailor and author (d. 1991)
4th » Lionel Trilling, American author, critic, and educator (d. 1975)
5th » Myles Horton, American educator and activist (d. 1990)
8th » Leonid Amalrik, Russian animator and director (d. 1997)
9th » Clarence Campbell, Canadian ice hockey player and referee (d. 1984)
10th » Mildred Benson, American journalist and author (d. 2002)
10th » Thomas Gomez, American actor (d. 1971)
10th » Wolfram Sievers, German physician (d. 1948)
13th » Alfredo M. Santos, Filipino general (d. 1990)
15th » Dorothy Fields, American songwriter (d. 1974)
23rd » Leopold Engleitner, Austrian holocaust survivor, author, and educator (d. 2013)
25th » Elias Canetti, Bulgarian-Swiss author and playwright, Nobel Prize in Literature known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1994)
25th » Denys Watkins-Pitchford, English author and illustrator (d. 1990)
27th » Leo Durocher, American baseball player and manager (d. 1991)
29th » Dag Hammarskjöld, Swedish economist and diplomat, 2nd Secretary-General of the United Nations, Nobel Peace Prize e.g Nobel Prize Laureate (d. 1961)
29th » Stanley Kunitz, American poet and academic (d. 2006)
29th » Thelma Todd, American actress and singer (d. 1935)
Famous Deaths for July 1905
1st » John Hay, American journalist and politician, 37th United States Secretary of State (b. 1838)
4th » Élisée Reclus, French geographer and author (b. 1830)
8th » Walter Kittredge, American violinist and composer (b. 1834)
11th » Muhammad Abduh, Egyptian jurist and scholar (b. 1849)