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, 1924
11th » Eric Liddell won the gold medal in 400m at the 1924 Paris Olympics, after refusing to run in the heats for 100m, his favoured distance, on the Sunday
24th » Archeologist Themistoklis Sofoulis becomes Prime Minister of Greece.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1924
1st » Antoni Ramallets, Spanish footballer and manager (d. 2013)
1st » Florence Stanley, American actress and director (d. 2003)
3rd » S. R. Nathan, Singaporean politician, 6th president of Singapore
4th » Eva Marie Saint, American actress and producer
5th » Niels Jannasch, German-Canadian historian (d. 2001)
5th » János Starker, Hungarian-American cellist and educator (d. 2013)
6th » Louie Bellson, American drummer, composer, and bandleader (d. 2009)
7th » Mary Ford, American singer and guitarist (d. 1977)
7th » Eddie Romero, Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2013)
8th » Johnnie Johnson (musician) called Johnnie Johnson, American pianist and songwriter (d. 2005)
8th » Edward Cornelius Reed Jr., American sergeant and judge (d. 2013)
9th » Pierre Cochereau, French organist and composer (d. 1984)
9th » Jill Knight, English politician
10th » Johnny Bach, American basketball player and coach
10th » Bobo Brazil, American wrestler (d. 1998)
11th » César Lattes, Brazilian physicist and academic (d. 2005)
11th » Brett Somers, Canadian-American actress and singer (d. 2007)
11th » Charlie Tully, Irish footballer and manager (d. 1971)
12th » Fedon Matheou, Greek basketball player and coach (d. 2011)
13th » Carlo Bergonzi, Italian tenor and actor (d. 2014)
13th » Michel Constantin, French actor (d. 2003)
13th » Johnny Gilbert, American game show host and announcer
14th » David Evans (RAF officer) e.g David Evans, Canadian-English air marshal
14th » Warren Giese, American football player, coach, and politician (d. 2013)
15th » Jeremiah Denton, American admiral and politician (d. 2014)
16th » Bess Myerson, American model and actress, Miss America named Miss America 1945