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.
Historical Events for July, 1934
2nd » The Night of the Long Knives ends with the death of Ernst Röhm.
4th » Leo Szilard patented the chain-reaction design for the atomic bomb.
5th » "1934 West Coast waterfront strike e.g Bloody Thursday" Police open fire on striking longshoremen in San Francisco.
11th » Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the 'Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft', about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take off.
20th » Labor unrest in the U.S.: Police in Minneapolis fire upon striking Trucker known as truck drivers, during the Minneapolis Teamsters Strike of 1934, killing two and wounding sixty-seven.
20th » 1934 West Coast waterfront strike: In Seattle Seattle, Washington, police fire tear gas on and club 2,000 striking stevedore longshoremen. The governor of Oregon calls out the National Guard to break a strike on the Portland, Oregon Portland docks.
25th » The Nazi Germany e.g Nazis assassinate Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss in a failed coup attempt.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1934
1st » Claude Berri, French actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2009)
1st » Jamie Farr, American actor and screenwriter
1st » Jean Marsh, English actress and screenwriter
1st » Sydney Pollack, American actor, director, and producer (d. 2008)
2nd » Tom Springfield, English singer-songwriter and producer (The Springfields)
4th » Yvonne B. Miller, American politician (d. 2012)
4th » Colin Welland, English actor and screenwriter