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, 1966
1st » The first color television transmission in Canada takes place from Toronto.
2nd » The French military explodes a nuclear test bomb codenamed Aldébaran in Mururoa, their first nuclear test in the Pacific.
4th » President of the United States named U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Freedom of Information Act (United States) named Freedom of Information Act into United States law. The act went into effect the next year.
6th » Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first Heads of State of Malawi called President.
8th » List of Kings of Burundi King Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng of Burundi Mwambutsa IV Bangiriceng of Burundi is deposed by his son Prince Ntare V of Burundi Charles Ndizi.
10th » The Chicago Freedom Movement, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. As many as 60,000 people come to hear Dr. King as well as Mahalia Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Peter Paul and Mary.
15th » Vietnam War: The United States and South Vietnam begin Operation Hastings to push the North Vietnamese out of the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone.
18th » Human spaceflight: Gemini 10 is launched from Cape Canaveral e.g Cape Kennedy on a 70-hour mission that includes docking with an orbiting Agena target vehicle.
24th » Michael Pelkey makes the first BASE jumping known as BASE jump from El Capitan along with Brian Schubert. Both came out with broken bones. BASE jumping has now been banned from El Cap.
20th » Stone Gossard, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Pearl Jam, Mother Love Bone, Brad (band) known as Brad, Temple of the Dog, and Green River (band) called Green River)
20th » Agot Isidro, Filipino actress
20th » Enrique Peña Nieto, Mexican politician, 57th President of Mexico