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, 2005
3rd » Mahmoud Ahmadinejad becomes President of Iran.
14th » Helios Airways Flight 522, en route from Larnaca, Cyprus to Prague, Czech Republic via Athens, crashes in the hills near Grammatiko, Greece, killing 121 passengers and crew.
17th » Over 500 bombs are 2005 Bangladesh bombings known as set off by terrorists at 300 locations in 63 out of the 64 districts of Bangladesh
18th » A 2005 Java–Bali blackout named massive power blackout hits the Indonesian island of Java, affecting almost 100 million people, the List of major power outages Largest called one of the largest and most widespread power outages in history.
19th » The first-ever joint military exercise between Russia and China, called Peace Mission 2005 begins.
19th » Southern Ontario Tornado Outbreak of 2005 e.g A series of strong storms lashes Southern Ontario spawning several tornadoes as well as creating extreme flash flooding within the city of Toronto and its Greater Toronto Area called surrounding communities. I
29th » Hurricane Katrina Effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans e.g devastates much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, killing an estimated 1,836 people and causing over $108 billion in damage.
31st » A Baghdad bridge stampede named stampede on Al-Aaimmah bridge in Baghdad kills 1,199 people.
Famous Birthdays on August in 2005
9th » Caylee Anthony, American murder victim (d. 2008)
19th » Abraham Bueno de Mesquita, Dutch actor (b. 1918)
19th » Mo Mowlam, English politician, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (b. 1949)
20th » Thomas Herrion, American football player (b. 1981)
20th » Krzysztof Raczkowski, Polish drummer and songwriter (Vader (band) Vader, Dies Irae (band) Dies Irae, Hunter (band) Hunter, and Sweet Noise) (b. 1970)