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, 1961
9th » Turkish voters approve the Turkish Constitution of 1961 in a referendum.
12th » Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla Dam e.g Khadakwasla and Panshet Dam named Panshet dams. Half of Pune is submerged, more than 100,000 families need to be relocated and the death toll exceeds 2,000.
19th » Tunisia Bizerte crisis or imposes a blockade on the French naval base at Bizerte; the French would capture the entire town four days later.
20th » Military of France called French military forces break the Tunisian Bizerte crisis named siege of Bizerte.
21st » Project Mercury or Mercury program: Mercury-Redstone 4 Mission Gus Grissom piloting' Mercury-Redstone 4 e.g Liberty Bell 7' becomes the second American to go into space (in a suborbital mission).
23rd » The Sandinista National Liberation Front is founded in Nicaragua.
25th » In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO.
31st » At Fenway Park in Boston known as Boston, Massachusetts, the first Major League Baseball All-Star Game or All-Star Game tie in Major League Baseball history occurs when the game is stopped in the 9th inning because of rain.
1st » Michelle Wright, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist
2nd » Clark Kellogg, American basketball player and sportscaster
2nd » Samy Naceri, French actor
3rd » Pedro Romeiras, Portuguese dancer and choreographer
3rd » Tim Smith (musician) or Tim Smith, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer (Cardiacs, The Sea Nymphs (band) named The Sea Nymphs, Spratleys Japs, and Panixphere)
4th » Richard Garriott, English-American video game designer, created the Ultima (series) or Ultima series