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, 1949
1st » The merger of two princely states of India, Cochin and Travancore, into the state of Thiru-Kochi (later re-organized as Kerala) in the Indian Union ends more than 1,000 years of princely rule by the Cochin Royal Family.
20th » Israel and Syria sign a truce to end their 1948 Arab–Israeli War named nineteen-month war.
21st » The United States Senate ratifies the North Atlantic Treaty.
27th » Initial flight of the de Havilland Comet, the first jet-powered airliner.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1949
1st » Néjia Ben Mabrouk, Tunisian-Belgian director and screenwriter
1st » John Farnham, English-Australian singer and songwriter (Little River Band)
1st » David Hogan (composer) called David Hogan, American composer (d. 1996)
1st » Venkaiah Naidu, Indian politician
2nd » Roy Bittan, American keyboard player and songwriter (E Street Band)
2nd » Greg Brown (folk musician) named Greg Brown, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
2nd » Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, French actor (d. 2010)
2nd » Robert Paquette, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist
2nd » Hanno Pöschl, Austrian actor
2nd » Nancy Stephens, American actress and producer
21st » Jon Davison (film producer) named Jon Davison, American actor and producer
21st » Al Hrabosky, American baseball player and sportscaster
21st » Hirini Melbourne, New Zealand singer-songwriter and poet (d. 2003)
22nd » Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Emirati politician, 4th Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates
22nd » Alan Menken, American pianist and composer
22nd » Lasse Virén, Finnish runner
23rd » Clive Rice, South African cricketer and coach
24th » Yves Duteil, French singer-songwriter and guitarist
24th » Michael Richards, American actor, producer, and screenwriter
26th » Thaksin Shinawatra, Thai businessman and politician, 23rd Prime Minister of Thailand
26th » Roger Taylor (Queen drummer) Roger Taylor, English singer-songwriter, drummer, and producer (Queen (band) Queen, The Cross (band) The Cross, and Smile (band) Smile)
27th » Maury Chaykin, American-Canadian actor (d. 2010)
27th » André Dupont, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
27th » Susan Gordon, American actress (d. 2011)
27th » Rory Macdonald (musician) called Rory MacDonald, Scottish singer-songwriter and bass player (Runrig and The Band from Rockall)
27th » Maureen McGovern, American singer and actress
27th » Robert Rankin, English author
28th » Vida Blue, American baseball player and sportscaster
28th » Peter Doyle (singer) known as Peter Doyle, Australian singer and guitarist (The New Seekers) (d. 2001)
28th » Randall Wallace, American screenwriter and producer
28th » Simon Kirke, English drummer (Bad Company and Free (band) e.g Free)