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, 1968
1st » The Nuclear non-proliferation treaty is signed in Washington, D.C., London and Moscow by sixty-two countries.
1st » Formal separation of the United Auto Workers from the AFL–CIO in the United States.
8th » The Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement or Chrysler wildcat strike begins in Detroit, Michigan.
18th » Intel is founded in Mountain View, California.
20th » The first International Special Olympics Summer Games are held at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill, with about 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
23rd » Glenville Shootout: In Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio, a violent shootout between a Black Militant organization led by Glenville Shootout Ahmed Evans and the Cleveland Division of Police Cleveland Police Department occurs. During the shootout, a riot begins an
23rd » The only successful hijacking of an El Al aircraft takes place when a Boeing 707 carrying ten crew and 38 passengers is El Al Flight 426 hijacking taken over by three members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The aircraft was en route
26th » Vietnam War: South Vietnamese opposition leader Truong Dinh Dzu is sentenced to five years Penal labour Prison labour known as hard labor for advocating the formation of a coalition government as a way to move toward an end to the war.
18th » Alex Désert, Haitian-American actor and singer (Hepcat (band) or Hepcat)
19th » Robb Flynn, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Machine Head (band) known as Machine Head, Vio-lence, and Forbidden (band) e.g Forbidden)
19th » Pavel Kuka, Czech footballer and manager
19th » Jim Norton (American comedian) named Jim Norton, American comedian, actor, and author