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, 1977
3rd » The United States Senate begins its hearing on Project MKUltra.
4th » President of the United States named U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs legislation creating the United States Department of Energy.
10th » In Yonkers, New York, 24-year-old postal employee David Berkowitz ("Son of Sam") is arrested for a serial killer called series of killings in the New York City area over the period of one year.
12th » The first Approach and Landing Tests e.g free flight of the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
12th » The 1977 riots in Sri Lanka, targeting the minority Sri Lankan Tamil people, begin, less than a month after the United National Party came to power. Over 300 Tamils are killed.
13th » Members of the National Front (United Kingdom) e.g British National Front (NF) Battle of Lewisham named clash with anti-NF demonstrators in Lewisham, London, resulting in 214 arrests and at least 111 injuries.
15th » Ohio State University Radio Observatory or The Big Ear, a radio telescope operated by Ohio State University as part of the Search for extraterrestrial intelligence named SETI project, receives a radio signal from deep space; the event is named the "Wow! s
17th » The Soviet icebreaker 'Arktika (icebreaker) or Arktika' becomes the first surface ship to reach the North Pole.
20th » Voyager program e.g Voyager Program: NASA launches the 'Voyager 2' spacecraft.
23rd » The Gossamer Condor wins the Kremer prize for human powered flight.
26th » The Charter of the French Language is adopted by the National Assembly of Quebec
Famous Birthdays on August in 1977
1st » Haspop, French-Moroccan dancer, choreographer, and actor
1st » Marc Denis, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster
1st » Darnerien McCants, American-Canadian football player
1st » Damien Saez, French singer-songwriter and guitarist
17th » Mike Lewis (musician) known as Mike Lewis, Welsh guitarist (Lostprophets, Public Disturbance (Welsh band) or Public Disturbance, and No Devotion)
17th » Tarja Turunen, Finnish singer-songwriter (Nightwish)
18th » Régine Chassagne, Canadian singer-songwriter (Arcade Fire)