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, 2012
11th » At least 306 people are killed and 3,000 others injured in 2012 East Azerbaijan earthquakes called a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran.
12th » The 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics Olympic games were held at the Olympic Stadium (London) Olympic Stadium in London.
19th » A 2012 Sudan Antonov An-26 crash called plane crash kills 32 people in Sudan.
20th » A 2012 Caracas prison riot called prison riot in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, kills at least 20 people.
25th » Voyager 1 spacecraft enters interstellar space becoming the first man-made object to do so.
29th » At least 26 miners are killed and 21 missing after a blast in the Xiaojiawan coal mine disaster or Xiaojiawan coal mine, located at Panzhihua in Sichuan Province, China.
29th » Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke, English historian and author (b. 1953)
29th » Shoshichi Kobayashi, Japanese-American mathematician and academic (b. 1932)
29th » Anne McKnight, American soprano (b. 1924)
29th » Les Moss, American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1925)
29th » Sergei Ovchinnikov (volleyball) called Sergei Ovchinnikov, Russian volleyball player and coach (b. 1969)
29th » Donald Edgar Tewes, American businessman and politician (b. 1916)
31st » Max Bygraves, English-Australian actor and singer (b. 1922)
31st » Joe Lewis (martial artist) e.g Joe Lewis, American martial artist and actor (b. 1944)
31st » Carlo Maria Martini, Italian cardinal (b. 1927)
31st » Kashiram Rana, Indian lawyer and politician (b. 1938)
31st » John C. Shabaz, American judge and politician (b. 1931)
31st » Sergey Sokolov (commander) e.g Sergey Sokolov, Russian commander and politician, 6th Minister of Defence (Soviet Union) known as Minister of Defence for The Soviet Union (b. 1911)