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, 1971
5th » The first Pacific Islands Forum (then known as the "South Pacific Forum") is held in Wellington, New Zealand, with the aim of enhancing cooperation between the independent countries of the Pacific Ocean.
9th » The Troubles: The British Army in Northern Ireland launches Operation Demetrius. Hundreds of people are arrested and Internment known as interned, thousands are displaced, and twenty are killed in the violence that followed.
10th » The Society for American Baseball Research is founded in Cooperstown, New York.
14th » Bahrain declares independence as the State of Bahrain.
15th » President of the United States called President Richard Nixon completes the break from the gold standard by Nixon Shock named ending convertibility of the United States dollar into gold by foreign investors.
15th » Bahrain gains Bahrain Independence Day known as independence from the United Kingdom.
18th » Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam.
21st » A bomb exploded in the Liberal Party (Philippines) Liberal Party campaign rally in Plaza Miranda bombing Plaza Miranda, Manila, Philippines with several anti-Ferdinand Marcos Marcos political candidates injured.
22nd » J. Edgar Hoover and John N. Mitchell named John Mitchell announce the arrest of 20 of the Camden 28.