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, 1997
1st » China resumes sovereignty over the city-state of Hong Kong, ending 156 years of British colonialism called colonial rule.
6th » The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree conflict e.g Drumcree dispute, five days of 1997 nationalist riots in Northern Ireland e.g mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland.
7th » The Turkish Armed Forces withdraw from northern Iraq after Operation Hammer (1997) called assisting the Kurdistan Democratic Party in the Iraqi Kurdish Civil War.
10th » In London scientists report the findings of the DNA analysis of a Neanderthal skeleton which supports the "out of Africa theory" of human evolution placing an "African Eve" at 100,000 to 200,000 years ago.
15th » In Miami known as Miami, Florida, serial killer Andrew Cunanan guns down Gianni Versace outside his home.
19th » The Troubles: The Provisional Irish Republican Army resumes a ceasefire to end their Provisional Irish Republican Army campaign 1969–1997 named 25-year campaign to end British rule in Northern Ireland.
20th » The fully restored USS known as Constitution (aka 'Old Ironsides') celebrates its 200th birthday by setting sail for the first time in 116 years.
22nd » The second Blue Water Bridge opens between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario.
23rd » Digital Equipment Corporation files Competition law called antitrust charges against chipmaker Intel.