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, 1929
3rd » Jiddu Krishnamurti, tagged as the Messianism messianic "Maitreya (Theosophy) World Teacher", shocks the Theosophy movement by dissolving the Order of the Star in the East Order of the Star, the organisation built to support him.
8th » The German airship 'LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin e.g Graf Zeppelin' begins a round-the-world flight.
11th » Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home run club e.g 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in Cleveland e.g Cleveland, Ohio.
16th » The 1929 Palestine riots break out in Mandatory Palestine between Palestinian Arabs and Jews and continue until the end of the month. In total, 133 Jews and 116 Arabs are killed.
23rd » 1929 Hebron massacre or Hebron Massacre during the 1929 Palestine riots: Palestinian people e.g Arab attack on the Jewish community in Hebron in the British Mandate of Palestine, continuing until the next day, resulted in the death of 65-68 Jews and the r
24th » Second day of two-day 1929 Hebron massacre e.g Hebron massacre during the 1929 Palestine riots: Palestinian people called Arab attacks on the Jewish community in Hebron in the British Mandate of Palestine, result in the death of 65-68 Jews and the remaini
Famous Birthdays on August in 1929
1st » Hafizullah Amin, Afghan educator and politician, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Afghanistan) known as Minister of Foreign Affairs for Afghanistan (d. 1979)
1st » Ann Calvello, American roller derby racer (d. 2006)
2nd » Roy Crimmins, English trombonist and composer
2nd » John Gale (theatre producer) known as John Gale, English director and producer
2nd » K. M. Peyton, English author
2nd » Vidya Charan Shukla, Indian politician, Minister of External Affairs (India) called Indian Minister of External Affairs (d. 2013)
2nd » David Waddington, Baron Waddington, English politician, Governor of Bermuda
4th » Kishore Kumar, Indian singer-songwriter and actor (d. 1987)
5th » Ottó Boros, Hungarian water polo player (d. 1988)
5th » Don Matheson, American actor (d. 2014)
6th » Mike Elliott (saxophonist) called Mike Elliott, Jamaican saxophonist (The Foundations)
6th » Roch La Salle, Canadian politician, 42nd Minister of Public Works (Canada) e.g Canadian Minister of Public Works (d. 2007)