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, 1933
7th » The Simele massacre: The Politics of Iraq Iraqi government Simele massacre slaughters over 3,000 Assyrian people Assyrians in the village of Simele. The day becomes known as Assyrian Martyrs Day.
14th » Loggers cause a Wildfire forest fire in the Pacific Coast Ranges Coast Range of Oregon, later known as the first forest fire of the Tillamook Burn. It is extinguished on September 5, after destroying convert 240,000 acre km2.
24th » The Crescent (Amtrak) named Crescent Limited train derails in Washington, D.C., after the Amtrak Railroad Anacostia Bridge known as bridge it is crossing is washed out by the 1933 Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane.
25th » The 1933 Diexi earthquake called Diexi earthquake strikes Mao County, Sichuan, China and kills 9,000 people.
27th » The first Bible translations into Afrikaans e.g Afrikaans Bible is introduced during a Bible Festival in Bloemfontein.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1933
1st » Dom DeLuise, American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 2009)
1st » Masaichi Kaneda, Japanese baseball player and manager
1st » Teri Shields, American actress and producer (d. 2012)
1st » Dušan Třeštík, Czech historian and author (d. 2007)