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.
15th » July Revolt of 1927 or Massacre of July 15, 1927: Eighty-nine protesters are killed by the Austrian police in Vienna.
16th » Augusto César Sandino leads a raid on U.S. Marines and Nicaraguan Guardia Nacional that had been sent to apprehend him in the village of Ocotal, but is repulsed by one of the first Dive bomber named dive-bombing attacks in history.
23rd » The first station of the All India Radio e.g Indian Broadcasting Company goes on the air in Mumbai named Bombay.
24th » The Menin Gate war memorial is unveiled at Ypres.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1927
1st » Alan J. Charig, English paleontologist and author (d. 1997)
2nd » James Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern, Scottish lawyer and politician, Lord Chancellor or Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
2nd » Brock Peters, American actor, singer, and producer (d. 2005)
3rd » Ken Russell, English actor, director, and producer (d. 2011)
4th » Gina Lollobrigida, Italian actress and photographer
4th » Neil Simon, American playwright and screenwriter
6th » Jan Hein Donner, Dutch chess player (d. 1988)
6th » Alan Freeman, Australian-English radio host (d. 2006)
6th » Janet Leigh, American actress and singer (d. 2004)
6th » Pat Paulsen, American comedian and actor (d. 1997)
6th » Nilo Soruco, Bolivian singer-songwriter (d. 2004)
7th » Alan J. Dixon, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 34th Illinois Secretary of State (d. 2014)
7th » Charlie Louvin, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Louvin Brothers) (d. 2011)
7th » Doc Severinsen, American trumpet player (The Tonight Show Band)