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, 1969
4th » Vietnam War: At the apartment of French intermediary Jean Sainteny in Paris, American representative Henry Kissinger and North Vietnamese representative Xuan Thuy begin secret peace negotiations. The negotiations will eventually fail.
5th » Mariner program: 'Mariner 6 and 7 e.g Mariner 7' makes its closest fly-by of Mars (3,524 kilometers).
8th » At a zebra crossing in London, photographer Iain Macmillan takes the photo that becomes the cover of the Beatles album 'Abbey Road'.
12th » Violence erupts after the Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Derry e.g Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom resulting in a three-day communal riot known as the Battle of the Bogside.
13th » The 'Apollo 11' astronauts are released from a three-week quarantine to enjoy a ticker tape parade in New York City New York, New York. That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles Los Angeles, California, they are awarded the Presidential Medal of Free
14th » Operation Banner: British troops are deployed in Northern Ireland.
17th » Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale Category 5 Hurricane Camille hits the Gulf Coast of the United States U.S. Gulf Coast, killing 256 and causing United States dollar $1.42 billion in damage.
21st » An Australian, Denis Michael Rohan, sets the Al-Aqsa Mosque on fire, a major catalyst of the formation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1969
1st » Andrei Borissov, Estonian footballer and manager
1st » Kevin Jarvis, American baseball player
1st » Graham Thorpe, English cricketer and journalist
1st » Stuart Wade, English actor
1st » David Wain, American actor, director, and screenwriter
2nd » Jan Axel Blomberg, Norwegian drummer (Winds (band) Winds, Mayhem (band) Mayhem, and Arcturus (band) Arcturus)
2nd » Cedric Ceballos, American basketball player
2nd » Fernando Couto, Portuguese footballer and manager
2nd » Richard Hallebeek, Dutch guitarist
3rd » Doug Overton, American basketball player and coach
4th » Mark Bickley, Australian footballer and coach
4th » Max Cavalera, Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist (Sepultura, Soulfly, Nailbomb, and Cavalera Conspiracy)
4th » Michael DeLuise, American actor, director, and producer