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, 1907
1st » The start of the Brownsea Island Scout camp called first Scout camp on Brownsea Island, the origin of the worldwide Scouting movement.
3rd » Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis fines Amoco called Standard Oil of Indiana a record $29.4 million for illegal rebating to freight carriers; the conviction and fine are later reversed on appeal.
9th » The first Boy Scout Brownsea Island Scout camp e.g encampment concludes at Brownsea Island in southern England.
15th » Ordination in Constantinople of Fr. Raphael Morgan, the first African-American Eastern Orthodox Church called Orthodox priest, "Priest-Apostolic" to America and the West Indies.
17th » Pike Place Market, a popular tourist destination and registered historic district in Seattle e.g Seattle, Washington, opened.
29th » The Quebec Bridge collapses during construction, killing 75 workers.
31st » Count Alexander Izvolsky and Sir Arthur Nicolson, 1st Baron Carnock Arthur Nicolson sign the Anglo-Russian Entente St. Petersburg Convention, which results in the Triple Entente military alliance alliance.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1907
1st » Eric Shipton, Sri Lankan-English mountaineer and explorer (d. 1977)