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, 1925
5th » Plaid Cymru is formed with the aim of disseminating knowledge of the Welsh language that is at the time in danger of dying out.
9th » A Kakori train robbery called train robbery takes place in Kakori, near Lucknow, India
Famous Birthdays on August in 1925
1st » Ernst Jandl, Austrian poet and author (d. 2000)
2nd » K. Arulanandan, Ceylon-American engineer and academic (d. 2004)
2nd » John Dexter, English director (d. 1990)
2nd » John McCormack (ice hockey) known as John McCormack, Canadian ice hockey player
2nd » Jorge Rafael Videla, Argentinian general and politician, 43rd President of Argentina (d. 2013)
3rd » Marv Levy, American-Canadian football player, coach, and manager
6th » Barbara Bates, American actress and singer (d. 1969)
7th » Felice and Boudleaux Bryant named Felice Bryant, American songwriter (d. 2003)
7th » M. S. Swaminathan, Indian geneticist and academic
8th » Alija Izetbegović, Bosnian lawyer and politician, 1st Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina called President of Bosnia and Herzegovina (d. 2003)
8th » Ginny Tyler, American voice actress and singer (d. 2012)
9th » David A. Huffman, American computer scientist, developed Huffman coding (d. 1999)
10th » George Cooper (British Army officer) known as George Cooper, English general
11th » Floyd Curry, Canadian ice hockey player (d. 2006)
11th » Arlene Dahl, American actress and singer
11th » Mike Douglas, American singer and talk show host (d. 2006)
12th » Dale Bumpers, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 38th Governor of Arkansas
12th » Guillermo Cano Isaza, Colombian journalist (d. 1986)
12th » Donald Justice, American poet and educator (d. 2004)
12th » Norris McWhirter, Scottish publisher and activist co-founded the Guinness World Records (d. 2004)
12th » Ross McWhirter, Scottish publisher and activist, co-founded the Guinness World Records (d. 1975)
12th » George Wetherill, American physicist and academic (d. 2006)
13th » Benny Bailey, American trumpet player, songwriter, and producer (Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band) (d. 2005)
14th » Russell Baker, American journalist and author