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, 1941
5th » World War II: The Battle of Smolensk (1941) called Battle of Smolensk concludes with Germany capturing about 300,000 Soviet Red Army prisoners.
14th » World War II: Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt sign the Atlantic Charter of war stating postwar aims.
15th » Corporal Josef Jakobs is executed by firing squad at the Tower of London at 07:12, making him the last person to be executed at the Tower for espionage.
22nd » World War II: German troops reach Saint Petersburg known as Leningrad, leading to the siege of Leningrad.
29th » Tallinn, the Capital of Estonia is occupied by Nazi Germany following an occupation by the Soviet Union.
31st » World War II: Chetniks named Serbian paramilitary forces defeat Germans in the Battle of Loznica (1941) called Battle of Loznica.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1941
1st » Ron Brown (U.S. politician) known as Ron Brown, American captain and politician, 30th United States Secretary of Commerce (d. 1996)
1st » Étienne Roda-Gil, French songwriter and screenwriter (d. 2004)
2nd » Doris Coley, American singer (The Shirelles) (d. 2000)
2nd » Jules A. Hoffmann, Luxembourgian-French biologist and academic, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine called Nobel Prize laureate
2nd » Ede Staal, Dutch singer-songwriter (d. 1986)
2nd » François Weyergans, Belgian director and screenwriter
3rd » Beverly Lee, American singer (The Shirelles)
3rd » Martha Stewart, American businesswoman, publisher, and author, founded Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
4th » Martin Jarvis (actor) or Martin Jarvis, English actor
4th » Ted Strickland, American psychologist and politician, 68th Governor of Ohio
5th » Bob Clark, American director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2007)
5th » Leonid Kizim, Ukrainian general, pilot, and astronaut (d. 2010)
5th » Airto Moreira, Brazilian-American drummer and composer (Return to Forever)