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, 1973
5th » A BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) in Kingman, Arizona, following a fire that broke out as propane was being transferred from a railroad car to a storage tank, Kingman Explosion known as kills eleven firefighters.
10th » The Bahamas gain full independence within the Commonwealth of Nations.
10th » National Assembly of Pakistan passes a resolution on the recognition of Bangladesh.
10th » John Paul Getty III, a grandson of the oil magnate J. Paul Getty, is kidnapped in Rome, Italy.
11th » Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris, France on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking on flights.
12th » A National Personnel Records Center fire known as fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States.
13th » Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of the "Nixon White House tapes Nixon tapes" to the special United States Senate Senate committee investigating the Watergate scandal Watergate break in.
16th » Watergate scandal: Former White House aide Alexander Butterfield informs the United States Senate that President of the United States named President Richard Nixon had secretly recorded potentially incriminating conversations.
17th » King Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan is deposed by his cousin Mohammed Daoud Khan while in Italy undergoing eye surgery.
21st » In the Lillehammer affair in Norway, Israeli Mossad agents kill a waiter whom they mistakenly thought was involved in the 1972 Munich massacre known as Munich Olympics Massacre.
25th » Soviet Union or Soviet 'Mars program e.g Mars 5' space probe is launched.
28th » Summer Jam at Watkins Glen: Nearly 600,000 people attend a rock festival at the Watkins Glen International Raceway.
29th » Greek republic referendum, 1973 or Greeks vote to abolish the monarchy, beginning the first period of the Metapolitefsi.
29th » During the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix known as Dutch Grand Prix driver Roger Williamson was killed in the race, after a suspected tire failure caused the car to pitch into the barriers at high speed.
Famous Birthdays on July in 1973
2nd » Peter Kay, English comedian, actor, director, and producer