Zodiac Signs August 1931 Birthstone

August Birthstones Astrology

• 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, 1931

• 24th » France and the Soviet Union sign a neutrality/no attack treaty.
• 28th » France and the Soviet Union sign a treaty of non-aggression.

Famous Birthdays on August in 1931

• 1st » Trevor Goddard (cricketer) named Trevor Goddard, South African cricketer
• 2nd » Pierre DuMaine, American bishop
• 2nd » Eddie Fuller, South African cricketer (d. 2008)
• 2nd » Urve Kure, Estonian chess player
• 2nd » Karl Miller, English journalist and critic (d. 2014)
• 2nd » Viliam Schrojf, Czech footballer (d. 2007)
• 4th » Naren Tamhane, Indian cricketer (d. 2002)
• 5th » Tom Hafey, Australian footballer and coach (d. 2014)
• 6th » Chalmers Johnson, American scholar and author (d. 2010)
• 7th » Charles E. Rice, American scholar and author
• 8th » Roger Penrose, English physicist, mathematician, and philosopher
• 9th » Chuck Essegian, American baseball player and lawyer
• 9th » James Freeman Gilbert, American geophysicist and academic (d. 2014)
• 9th » Paula Kent Meehan, American businesswoman, co-founded Redken (d. 2014)
• 9th » Mário Zagallo, Brazilian footballer and coach
• 10th » Dolores Alexander, American journalist and activist (d. 2008)
• 10th » Tom Laughlin, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2013)
• 12th » William Goldman, American author, playwright, and screenwriter
• 14th » Frederic Raphael, American journalist, author, and screenwriter
• 15th » Paul McDowell (actor) known as Paul McDowell, English actor and screenwriter
• 17th » Tony Wrigley, English historian, demographer, and academic
• 18th » Bramwell Tillsley, Canadian 14th General of The Salvation Army
• 18th » Hans van Mierlo, Dutch journalist and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands (d. 2010)
• 18th » Dick White (footballer) called Dick White, English footballer
• 19th » Bill Shoemaker, American jockey (d. 2003)
• 20th » Mikhail Kaaleste, Estonian canoe racer
• 20th » Don King (boxing promoter) known as Don King, American boxing promoter
• 23rd » Barbara Eden, American actress and singer
• 23rd » Hamilton O. Smith, American microbiologist and academic, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine known as Nobel Prize laureate
• 25th » Hal Fishman, American journalist and actor (d. 2007)
• 25th » Peter Gilmore, German-English actor (d. 2013)
• 25th » Regis Philbin, American actor, singer, and television host
• 26th » Kálmán Markovits, Hungarian water polo player (d. 2009)
• 27th » Sri Chinmoy, Bangladeshi-American guru and poet (d. 2007)
• 27th » Joe Cunningham, American baseball player and coach
• 28th » Tito Capobianco, Argentinian director and producer
• 28th » Cristina Deutekom, Dutch soprano (d. 2014)
• 28th » Ola L. Mize, American colonel, Medal of Honor recipient (d. 2014)
• 28th » John Shirley-Quirk, English opera singer (d. 2014)
• 28th » Roger Williams (hepatologist) called Roger Williams, English hepatologist and academic
• 29th » Evelyn Robert de Rothschild, English banker and businessman
• 29th » Stelios Kazantzidis, Greek singer (d. 2001)
• 29th » Lise Payette, Canadian journalist and politician
• 31st » Jean Béliveau, Canadian ice hockey player
• 31st » Noble Willingham, American actor (d. 2004)

Famous Deaths for August 1931

• 6th » Bix Beiderbecke, American cornet player, pianist, and composer (The Wolverines (jazz band) known as The Wolverines) (b. 1903)
• 15th » Nigar Shikhlinskaya, Azerbaijani nurse (b. 1878)
• 27th » Frank Harris, Irish-American journalist and author (b. 1856)
• 27th » Willem Hubert Nolens, Dutch priest and politician (b. 1860)
• 27th » Francis Marion Smith, American miner and businessman (b. 1846)
• 29th » David T. Abercrombie, American businessman, co-founded Abercrombie & Fitch (b. 1867)

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