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, 1958
3rd » The nuclear submarine USS Nautilus SSN-571 6 travels beneath the Arctic Ocean Arctic ice cap.
4th » The Billboard Hot 100 or 'Billboard' Hot 100 is published for the first time.
5th » Herbert Hoover eclipses John Adams as having the longest retirement of any former U.S President until that time. Hoover would live another six years, his record 31 years 7 months 16 days retirement has since been eclipsed by Jimmy Carter.
12th » Art Kane photographs 57 notable jazz musicians in the black and white group portrait "A Great Day in Harlem" in front of a Brownstone in New York City.
18th » Brojen Das from Bangladesh swims across the English Channel in a competition, as the first Bangali and the first Asian to do so. He came first among 39 competitors.
29th » United States Air Force Academy opens in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
31st » A parcel bomb sent by Ngo Dinh Nhu, younger brother and chief adviser of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem, fails to kill King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1958
1st » Rob Buck, American guitarist and songwriter (10,000 Maniacs) (d. 2000)
1st » Adrian Dunbar, Irish actor
1st » Tor Håkon Holte, Norwegian skier
1st » Michael Penn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Doll Congress)
1st » Kiki Vandeweghe, American basketball player and coach
3rd » Ana Kokkinos, Australian director and screenwriter
3rd » Lindsey Hilsum, English journalist
3rd » Lambert Wilson, French actor
4th » Ian Broudie, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (The Lightning Seeds, Big in Japan (band) e.g Big in Japan, and Care (band) known as Care)
4th » Allison Hedge Coke, American-Canadian poet and academic
4th » Mary Decker, American runner
4th » Kym Karath, American actress and singer
4th » Silvan Shalom, Tunisian-Israeli sergeant and politician, 30th Deputy leaders of Israel known as Deputy Prime Minister of Israel
6th » Randy DeBarge, American singer-songwriter and bass player (DeBarge)