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, 2008
1st » Eleven mountaineers from international expeditions died on K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth in 2008 K2 disaster named the worst single accident in the history of K2 mountaineering.
7th » The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia.
8th » A EuroCity express train en route from Kraków, Poland to Prague, Czech Republic Studénka train accident called strikes a part of a motorway bridge that had fallen onto the railroad track near Studénka railway station in the Czech Republic and derails, kil
8th » The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony e.g opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics take place in Beijing.
13th » 2008 South Ossetia war South Ossetian War: Russian units Occupation of Gori occupy the Georgian city of Gori, Georgia Gori.
17th » American swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first person to win eight gold medals in one Olympic Games.
18th » President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf resigns under Movement to impeach Pervez Musharraf e.g threat of impeachment.
20th » Spanair Flight 5022, from Madrid, Spain to Gran Canaria, skids off the runway and crashes at Madrid-Barajas Airport named Barajas Airport. One hundred forty-six people are killed in the crash, and eight more die later. Only 18 people survive.
Famous Deaths for August 2008
1st » Gertan Klauber, Czech-English actor (b. 1932)
1st » Harkishan Singh Surjeet, Indian politician (b. 1916)
2nd » Fujio Akatsuka, Japanese illustrator (b. 1935)