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, 1990
1st » German reunification: East Germany accepts the Deutsche Mark as its currency, thus uniting the economies of East and West Germany.
11th » Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec, Canada begins.
16th » The 1990 Luzon earthquake e.g Luzon Earthquake strikes in Benguet, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, La Union, Aurora (province) known as Aurora, Bataan, Zambales and Tarlac, Philippines, with an intensity of 7.7.
16th » The Verkhovna Rada Parliament of the Ukrainian SSR Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine declares state sovereignty over the territory of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic Ukrainian SSR.
24th » Iraqi forces start massing on the Kuwait-Iraq border.
26th » The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is signed into law by President George H. W. Bush or George Bush.
27th » The Supreme Soviet of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic called Belarusian Soviet Republic declares independence of Belarus from the Soviet Union. Until 1996 the day is celebrated as the Independence Day of Belarus; after a Belarusian referendum,
30th » George Steinbrenner is forced by Commissioner Fay Vincent to resign as principal partner of New York Yankees for hiring Howie Spira to "get dirt" on Dave Winfield.
23rd » Kenjiro Takayanagi, Japanese engineer (b. 1899)
26th » Brent Mydland, German-American keyboard player and songwriter (Grateful Dead, Bobby and the Midnites, and Silver (band) called Silver) (b. 1952)
27th » Bobby Day, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (The Hollywood Flames and Bob & Earl) (b. 1928)