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, 1936
3rd » Jesse Owens wins the 100 meter dash, defeating Ralph Metcalfe, at the 1936 Summer Olympics e.g Berlin Olympics.
3rd » A fire wipes out Kursha-2 in the Meshchera Lowlands, Ryazan Oblast, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic e.g Russia, killing 1,200 and leaving only 20 survivors.
4th » List of Prime Ministers of Greece Prime Minister of Greece Ioannis Metaxas suspends Hellenic Parliament parliament and the Constitution of Greece Constitution and establishes the 4th of August Regime.
9th » Summer Olympic Games: 1936 Summer Olympics known as Games of the XI Olympiad Jesse Owens wins his fourth gold medal at the games.
14th » Rainey Bethea is hanged in Owensboro, Kentucky in the last public capital punishment in the United States called execution in the United States.
24th » The Australian Antarctic Territory is created.
31st » Radio Prague, now the official international broadcasting station of the Czech Republic, goes on the air.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1936
1st » W. D. Hamilton, Egyptian-English biologist, psychologist, and academic (d. 2000)
1st » Yves Saint Laurent (designer) named Yves Saint Laurent, Algerian-French fashion designer, co-founded Yves Saint Laurent (brand) or Yves Saint Laurent (d. 2008)
1st » Laurie Taylor (sociologist) named Laurie Taylor, English sociologist, radio host, and academic