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.
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4th » World War II: the 250 day Siege of Sevastopol (1941–42) or Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimea ends when the city falls to Axis powers or Axis forces.
10th » Diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and the Soviet Union are established.
18th » World War II: the Germans test fly the Messerschmitt Me 262 using its jet engines for the first time.
19th » World War II: Battle of the Atlantic Kriegsmarine German Grand admiral Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz orders the last U-boats to withdraw from their United States Atlantic Ocean Atlantic coast positions in response to the effective American convoy system.
22nd » The United States government begins compulsory civilian gasoline rationing due to the wartime demands.
22nd » The Holocaust named Holocaust: The systematic deportation of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto begins.
23rd » The Holocaust: The Treblinka extermination camp called Treblinka extermination camp is opened.
23rd » World War II: The German offensives Operation Edelweiss and Operation Braunschweig begin.
23rd » Bulgarian poet and Communist leader Nikola Vaptsarov is executed by firing squad.
25th » Norwegian Manifesto calls for nonviolent resistance to the Nazism called Nazis.
27th » World War II: Allies of World War II Allied forces First Battle of El Alamein successfully halt the final Axis powers Axis advance into Egypt.
28th » World War II: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin issues Order No. 227 in response to alarming Nazi Germany called German advances into the Soviet Union. Under the order all those who retreat or otherwise leave their positions without orders to do so are to be tr
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