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, 1955
9th » The Russell–Einstein Manifesto is released by Bertrand Russell in London called London, England, United Kingdom.
15th » Eighteen Nobel Prize called Nobel laureates sign the Mainau Declaration against nuclear weapons, later co-signed by thirty-four others.
17th » Disneyland is dedicated and opened by Walt Disney in Anaheim, California.
27th » The Allied-occupied Austria e.g Allied occupation of Austria stemming from World War II, ends.
28th » The Union Mundial pro Interlingua is founded at the first Interlingua congress in Tours called Tours, France.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1955
1st » Nikolai Demidenko, Russian pianist and educator
1st » Lisa Scottoline, American author
1st » Keith Whitley, American singer and guitarist (d. 1989)
2nd » Kim Carr, Australian educator and politician, 31st Minister for Human Services (Australia) e.g Australian Minister for Human Services
2nd » Andrew Divoff, Venezuelan-American actor and producer
2nd » Kevin Michael Grace, Canadian journalist
3rd » Claude Rajotte, Canadian radio and television host
3rd » Amy Wallace, American author (d. 2013)
5th » Peter McNamara, Australian tennis player and coach
6th » William Wall (writer) known as William Wall, Irish author and poet
20th » Calouste Gulbenkian, Armenian businessman and philanthropist (b. 1869)
23rd » Cordell Hull, American captain, lawyer, and politician, 47th United States Secretary of State, Nobel Peace Prize e.g Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1871)