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, 1917
6th » World War I: Battle of Mărăşeşti between the Romanian and German armies begins.
18th » A Great Thessaloniki Fire of 1917 or Great Fire in Thessaloniki, Greece destroys 32% of the city leaving 70,000 individuals homeless.
28th » Ten Suffragettes are arrested while picketing the White House.
30th » Vietnamese prison guards led by Trịnh Văn Cấn Thái Nguyên uprising named mutiny at the Thái Nguyên penitentiary against local French authority.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1917
3rd » Les Elgart, American trumpet player and bandleader (d. 1995)
4th » John Fitch (racing driver) e.g John Fitch, American race car driver (d. 2012)
6th » Barbara Cooney, American author and illustrator (d. 2000)
6th » Robert Mitchum, American actor and singer (d. 1997)
6th » Edward Jewesbury, English actor (d. 2002)
7th » Budd Lynch, Canadian-American sportscaster (d. 2012)
12th » Oliver Crawford, American screenwriter and author (d. 2008)
13th » Sid Gordon, American baseball player (d. 1975)
15th » Jack Lynch, Irish politician, 5th Taoiseach called Taoiseach of Ireland (d. 1999)
15th » Óscar Romero, Salvadoran archbishop (d. 1980)
16th » Matt Christopher, American author (d. 1997)
16th » Roque Cordero, Panamanian composer and educator (d. 2008)
18th » Caspar Weinberger, American captain, lawyer, and politician, 15th United States Secretary of Defense (d. 2006)
21st » Leonid Hurwicz, Russian economist and mathematician (d.2008)
22nd » John Lee Hooker, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2001)
23rd » Tex Williams, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1985)
24th » Dennis James, American game show host and actor (d. 1997)
25th » Mel Ferrer, American actor, director, and producer (d. 2008)
25th » Lisbeth Movin, Danish actress and director (d. 2011)
25th » Lou van Burg, Dutch-German singer and game show host (d. 1986)
27th » Peanuts Lowrey, American baseball player, coach, and manager (d. 1986)
28th » Jack Kirby, American author and illustrator (d. 1994)