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, 2007
1st » The Concert for Diana is held at the new Wembley Stadium in London and broadcast in 140 countries.
1st » Smoking in England is Smoking ban in England called banned in all public indoor spaces.
10th » Erden Eruç begins the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world.
12th » United States Army U.S. Army Boeing AH-64 Apache Apache helicopters perform July 12, 2007 Baghdad airstrike airstrikes in Baghdad, Iraq; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet.
17th » TAM Airlines Flight 3054, an Airbus A320 family called Airbus A320, crashes into a warehouse after landing too fast and missing the end of the Congonhas-São Paulo Airport runway, killing 199 people.
26th » Shambo, a black cow in Wales that had been adopted by the local Hindu community, is slaughtered due to a bovine tuberculosis infection, causing widespread controversy.
31st » Operation Banner, the presence of the British Army in Northern Ireland, and the longest-running British Army operation ever, comes to an end.
Famous Deaths for July 2007
2nd » Beverly Sills, American soprano and actress (b. 1929)
3rd » Boots Randolph, American saxophonist (b. 1927)
3rd » Alice Timander, Swedish dentist and actress (b. 1915)
4th » Barış Akarsu, Turkish singer, guitarist, and actor (b. 1979)
4th » Bill Pinkney, American singer (The Drifters) (b. 1925)