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, 1948
3rd » Whittaker Chambers accuses Alger Hiss of being a Communism or communist and a Espionage known as spy for the Soviet Union.
10th » 'Candid Camera' makes its television debut after being on radio for a year as 'Candid Microphone'.
12th » USS Nevada BB-36 6 is struck from the naval record.
15th » The South Korea known as Republic of Korea is established south of the 38th parallel north.
18th » The Australian cricket team in England in 1948 Australian cricket team Fifth Test, 1948 Ashes series completed a 1948 Ashes series 4–0 Ashes series win over England cricket team England during their undefeated 'Invincibles' tour.
25th » The House Un-American Activities Committee holds first-ever televised congressional hearing: "Confrontation Day" between Whittaker Chambers and Alger Hiss.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1948
1st » Avi Arad, Israeli-American screenwriter and producer, founded Marvel Studios
1st » Cliff Branch, American football player
1st » David Gemmell, English author (d. 2006)
2nd » Andy Fairweather Low, Welsh singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Amen Corner (band) e.g Amen Corner and Fair Weather)
2nd » Dennis Prager, American radio host and author
2nd » James Street (quarterback) or James Street, American football player (d. 2013)
2nd » Snoo Wilson, English playwright and screenwriter (d. 2013)
3rd » Jean-Pierre Raffarin, French lawyer and politician, 166th Prime Minister of France
4th » Johnny Grubb, American baseball player and coach
5th » Ray Clemence, English footballer and manager
5th » Barbara Flynn, English actress
5th » Carole Laure, Canadian actress and singer
6th » William McCrea (politician) known as William McCrea, Irish politician
7th » Marty Appel, American businessman and author
7th » Greg Chappell, Australian cricketer and coach
7th » Antonis Vardis, Greek singer-songwriter (d. 2014)
8th » Susan Himmelweit, English economist and academic
8th » Svetlana Savitskaya, Russian engineer and astronaut
9th » Bill Campbell (baseball) e.g Bill Campbell, American baseball player
11th » Don Boyd, Scottish director, producer, and screenwriter
11th » Jan Palach, Czech activist (d. 1969)
12th » Siddaramaiah, Indian politician, 22nd Chief Minister of Karnataka
12th » Sue Monk Kidd, American author
12th » Graham J. Zellick, English academic and jurist
13th » Kathleen Battle, American soprano and actress
13th » Scott Powell, American singer (Sha Na Na)
14th » Terry Adams (musician) called Terry Adams, American pianist and composer (NRBQ)
15th » Uschi Digard, Swedish porn actress and model
15th » Patsy Gallant, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress
15th » George Ryton, Singaporean-English engineer
16th » Barry Hay, Indian-Dutch singer-songwriter (Golden Earring)
16th » Mike Jorgensen, American baseball player and manager
16th » Pierre Reid, Canadian educator and politician
17th » Alexander Ivashkin, Russian-English cellist and conductor (d. 2014)
17th » Rod MacDonald, American singer-songwriter
18th » James Jones (bishop) or James Jones, English bishop
18th » Joseph Marcell, St. Lucian-English actor
18th » John Scarlett, English intelligence officer
19th » Jim Carter (actor) or Jim Carter, English actor
19th » Tipper Gore, American author and photographer, co-founded the Parents Music Resource Center
19th » Gerald McRaney, American actor, director, and producer