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, 1959
7th » The Lincoln Memorial design on the U.S. Penny (United States coin) named penny goes into circulation. It replaces the "sheaves of wheat" design, and was minted until 2008.
7th » Explorer program: 'Explorer 6' launches from the Eastern Range called Atlantic Missile Range in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
11th » Sheremetyevo International Airport, the second-largest airport in Russia, opens.
14th » Founding and first official meeting of the American Football League.
17th » Quake Lake is formed by the magnitude 7.5 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake near Hebgen Lake in Montana.
17th » 'Kind of Blue' by Miles Davis, the much acclaimed and highly influential best selling jazz recording of all time, is released.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1959
1st » Yoshihide Ōtomo, Japanese guitarist and songwriter (Ground Zero (band) named Ground Zero and Filament (band) called Filament)
2nd » Victoria Jackson, American actress and singer
2nd » Apollonia Kotero, American singer and actress (Apollonia 6)
3rd » Martin Atkins, English drummer and producer (Public Image Ltd, Ministry (band) or Ministry, and Killing Joke)
3rd » Mike Gminski, American basketball player
3rd » John C. McGinley, American actor and producer
3rd » Koichi Tanaka, Japanese chemist and engineer, Nobel Prize in Chemistry or Nobel Prize laureate
4th » Robbin Crosby, American guitarist and songwriter (Ratt) (d. 2002)
4th » John Gormley, Irish politician, Lord Mayor of Dublin
5th » Pete Burns, English singer-songwriter (Dead or Alive (band) e.g Dead or Alive)
5th » Pat Smear, American guitarist (Nirvana (band) Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Germs (band) Germs, and Adolescents (band) Adolescents)