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, 1946
4th » After 381 years of near-continuous colonial rule by various powers, the Philippines attains full independence from the United States.
5th » The bikini goes on sale after debuting during an outdoor fashion show at the Molitor Pool in Paris, France.
7th » Mother Francesca S. Cabrini becomes the first American to be canonized.
7th » Howard Hughes nearly dies when his Hughes XF-11 named XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft prototype crashes in a Beverly Hills, California called Beverly Hills neighborhood.
10th » Hungarian hyperinflation sets a record with inflation of 348.46 percent per day, or prices doubling every eleven hours.
22nd » King David Hotel bombing: A Zionist underground organisation, the Irgun, bombs the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, site of the civil administration and military headquarters for British Mandate for Palestine or Mandate Palestine, resulting in 91 deaths.
25th » Operation Crossroads: An Nuclear weapon called atomic bomb is detonated underwater in the lagoon of Bikini Atoll.
25th » At Club 500 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis stage their first show as a comedy team.
26th » Aloha Airlines begins service from Honolulu International Airport
Famous Birthdays on July in 1946
1st » Mick Aston, English archaeologist and academic (d. 2013)
1st » Michael Langrish, English bishop
1st » Masaharu Satō, Japanese voice actor
1st » Erkki Tuomioja, Finnish politician, Minister for Foreign Affairs (Finland) named Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs
2nd » Richard Axel, American neuroscientist and biologist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine known as Nobel Prize laureate
2nd » Ricky Bruch, Swedish discus thrower (d. 2011)
2nd » Ron Silver, American actor, director, and producer (d. 2009)
3rd » Johnny Lee (singer) or Johnny Lee, American singer and guitarist
3rd » Leszek Miller, Polish political scientist and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Poland
3rd » Michael Shea (author) known as Michael Shea, American author (d. 2014)
9th » Bon Scott, Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter (AC/DC, Fraternity (band) known as Fraternity, The Valentines (rock band) known as The Valentines, and The Spektors) (d. 1980)