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, 1922
2nd » A 1922 Swatow typhoon known as typhoon hits Shantou, Taiwan or Republic of China killing more than 50,000 people.
22nd » Michael Collins (Irish leader) known as Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead during an Irish Republican Army (1922–1969) known as Anti-Treaty ambush at Béal na Bláth, County Cork, during the Irish Civil War.
27th » Greco-Turkish War (1919–22) called Greco-Turkish War: The Turkish army takes the Aegean Region or Aegean city of Afyonkarahisar from the Kingdom of Greece.
29th » The first radio advertisement is broadcast on WNBC (AM) known as WEAF-AM in New York City.
30th » Battle of Dumlupınar: The final battle in the Greco-Turkish War (1919–22) e.g Greco-Turkish War ("Turkish War of Independence").
Famous Birthdays on August in 1922
1st » Arthur Hill (actor) or Arthur Hill, Canadian-American actor (d. 2006)
2nd » Geoffrey Dutton, Australian historian and author (d. 1998)
2nd » Gábor Agárdy, Hungarian actor (d. 2006)
3rd » John Eisenhower, American historian, general, and diplomat, 45th United States Ambassador to Belgium (d. 2013)
4th » Luis Aponte Martínez, Puerto Rican cardinal (d. 2012)
22nd » Roberto Aizenberg, Argentinian painter and sculptor (d. 1996)
22nd » Theoni V. Aldredge, Greek-American costume designer (d. 2011)
22nd » Harishankar Parsai, Indian author (d. 1995)
22nd » Micheline Presle, French actress
23rd » Nazik Al-Malaika, Iraqi poet and academic (d. 2007)
23rd » Jean Darling, American actress and singer
23rd » Pierre Gauvreau, Canadian painter (d. 2011)
23rd » George Kell, American baseball player and sportscaster (d. 2009)
24th » René Lévesque, Canadian journalist and politician, 23rd Premier of Quebec (d. 1987)
24th » Howard Zinn, American historian, author, and activist (d. 2010)
26th » Irving R. Levine, American journalist (d. 2009)
27th » Roelof Kruisinga, Dutch physician and politician, List of Ministers of Defence of the Netherlands or Minister of Defence for The Netherlands (d. 2012)
29th » Richard Blackwell, American actor, fashion designer, and critic (d. 2008)
29th » John Edward Williams, American author and educator (d. 1994)
12th » Arthur Griffith, Irish politician, 3rd President of Dáil Éireann (b. 1871)
22nd » Michael Collins (Irish leader) e.g Michael Collins, Irish politician, 2nd Minister for Finance (Ireland) called Minister of Finance for Ireland (b. 1890)