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, 1913
4th » President of the United States called President Woodrow Wilson addresses American Civil War veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913.
10th » Death Valley National Park Death Valley, California, hits convert 134 °F, the highest temperature recorded in the United States.
12th » Second Balkan War: Kingdom of Serbia Serbian forces begin their Siege of Vidin (1913) siege of the Kingdom of Bulgaria Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends.
29th » The Norwegian football club Vålerenga Fotball was founded.
31st » The Balkans named Balkan States sign an armistice in Bucharest.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1913
1st » Frank Barrett (baseball) called Frank Barrett, American baseball player (d. 1998)
1st » Vasantrao Naik, Indian politician, 3rd Chief Minister of Maharashtra (d. 1979)
2nd » Max Beloff, Baron Beloff, English historian and academic (d. 1999)
3rd » Dorothy Kilgallen, American journalist, actress, and author (d. 1965)
5th » George Costakis, Russian art collector (d. 1990)
5th » Smiley Lewis, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1966)
7th » Pinetop Perkins, American singer and pianist (d. 2011)
10th » Salvador Espriu, Spanish author, poet, and playwright (d. 1985)
10th » Elizabeth Inglis, English-American actress (d. 2007)
11th » Cordwainer Smith, American sinologist, author, and academic (d. 1966)
12th » Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize in Physics known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 2008)
13th » Dave Garroway, American journalist and actor (d. 1982)
13th » Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, Danish businessman (d. 2012)
13th » Kay Linaker, American actress and screenwriter (d. 2008)
14th » Gerald Ford, American commander, lawyer, and politician, 38th President of the United States (d. 2006)
15th » Cowboy Copas, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1963)
15th » Hammond Innes, English journalist and author (d. 1998)
15th » Abraham Sutzkever, Russian poet (d. 2010)
17th » Bertrand Goldberg, American architect, designed the Marina City named Marina City Building (d. 1997)
17th » Marc Swayze, American author and illustrator (d. 2012)
18th » Red Skelton, American actor and singer (d. 1997)
18th » Marvin Miller (actor) called Marvin Miller, American actor (d. 1985)
22nd » Gorni Kramer, Italian bassist, songwriter, and bandleader (d. 1995)
23rd » Michael Foot, English journalist and politician, Secretary of State for Employment (d. 2010)
24th » Britton Chance, American biologist and sailor (d. 2010)
26th » Kan Yuet-keung, Hong Kong banker, lawyer, and politician (d. 2012)