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, 1923
2nd » As vice president, Calvin Coolidge becomes the List of Presidents of the United States or 30th President of the United States after the death of Warren G. Harding
23rd » Captain (United States O-3) known as Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant John P. Richter performed the first mid-air refueling on De Havilland DH-4B, setting an endurance flight record of 37 hours.
16th » Millôr Fernandes, Brazilian journalist and playwright (d. 2012)
18th » Jenni Irani, Indian-Pakistani cricketer (d. 1982)
18th » Sadashiv Shinde, Indian cricketer (d. 1955)
20th » Jim Reeves, American singer-songwriter (d. 1964)
21st » Keith Allen (ice hockey) e.g Keith Allen, Canadian-American ice hockey player, coach, and manager (d. 2014)
21st » Mario Laserna Pinzón, French-Colombian educator and politician, 9th Ambassador of Colombia to France called Colombia Ambassador to France (d. 2013)
23rd » Edgar F. Codd, English-American computer scientist (d. 2003)
24th » Arthur Jensen, American psychologist and academic (d. 2012)
25th » Álvaro Mutis, Colombian-Mexican author and poet (d. 2013)
25th » Allyre Sirois, Canadian judge (d. 2012)
26th » Wolfgang Sawallisch, German pianist and conductor (d. 2013)
27th » Jimmy Greenhalgh, English footballer and manager (d. 2013)
29th » Richard Attenborough, English actor, director, and producer (d. 2014)
29th » Hiralal Gaekwad, Indian cricketer (d. 2003)
29th » Marmaduke Hussey, Baron Hussey of North Bradley, English businessman (d. 2006)
Famous Deaths for August 1923
2nd » Warren G. Harding, American journalist and politician, 29th President of the United States (b. 1865)