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.
5th » Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serbs e.g Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day (Croatia) known as Victory Day.
10th » Oklahoma City bombing: Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols are indicted for the bombing. Michael and Lori Fortier known as Michael Fortier pleads guilty in a plea-bargain for his testimony.
15th » In South Carolina, Shannon Faulkner becomes the first female cadet matriculated at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina named The Citadel (she drops out less than a week later).
30th » Bosnian War: NATO launches Operation Deliberate Force against Bosnian Serb forces.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1995
1st » Derrick Monasterio, Filipino actor, singer, and dancer
3rd » Ida Lupino, English-American actress, singer, director, and producer (b. 1914)
3rd » Edward Whittemore, American soldier and author (b. 1933)
7th » Brigid Brophy, English author and critic (b. 1929)
8th » John Adams (running back) named John Adams, American football player (b. 1937)
9th » Jerry Garcia, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Grateful Dead, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Legion of Mary (band) e.g Legion of Mary, and Old and in the Way) (b. 1942)
11th » Phil Harris, American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904)
13th » Alison Hargreaves, English mountaineer (b. 1963)
13th » Jan Křesadlo, Czech-English psychologist and author (b. 1926)
13th » Mickey Mantle, American baseball player and sportscaster (b. 1931)
13th » Rob Slater, American mountaineer (b. 1960)
15th » John Cameron Swayze, American journalist (b. 1906)
16th » J. P. McCarthy, American radio host (b. 1933)
17th » Howard E. Koch, American playwright and screenwriter (b. 1902)
17th » Ted Whitten, Australian footballer and coach (b. 1933)
19th » Pierre Schaeffer, French composer and musicologist (b. 1910)
20th » Hugo Pratt, Italian author and illustrator (b. 1927)
23rd » Alfred Eisenstaedt, German-American photographer and journalist (b. 1898)
23rd » Dwayne Goettel, Canadian keyboard player (Skinny Puppy, Psyche (band) known as Psyche, and Hilt (band) e.g Hilt) (b. 1964)
25th » Doug Stegmeyer, American bass player and producer (b. 1951)
26th » John Brunner (novelist) e.g John Brunner, English-Scottish author (b. 1934)
28th » Earl W. Bascom, American rodeo performer and painter (b. 1906)
28th » Michael Ende, German author (b. 1929)
28th » Carl Giles, English cartoonist (b. 1916)
29th » Frank Perry, American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1930)
31st » Barry Lee Fairchild, American kidnapper and murderer (b. 1954)