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, 2012
4th » The discovery of particles consistent with the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider is announced at CERN.
5th » The Shard in London is inaugurated as the List of tallest buildings in Europe called tallest building in Europe, with a height of 310 metres (1,020 ft).
11th » Astronomers announce the discovery of Styx (moon) called Styx, the fifth moon of Pluto.
12th » The Turaymisah killings named Turaymisah massacre kills 250 people during a Syrian military operation in a village within the Hama Governorate.
18th » At least seven people are killed and 32 others are injured after a 2012 Burgas bus bombing called bomb explodes on an Israelis known as Israeli tour bus at Burgas Airport, Bulgaria.
21st » Erden Eruç completes the first solo Human-powered transport known as human-powered circumnavigation of the world.
31st » Michael Phelps breaks the record set in 1964 by Larisa Latynina for the List of multiple Olympic medalists called most medals won at the Olympics.
Famous Deaths for July 2012
1st » Peter E. Gillquist, American priest and author (b. 1938)
1st » Mike Hershberger, American baseball player (b. 1939)
1st » Ossie Hibbert, Jamaican-American keyboard player and producer (The Aggrovators and The Revolutionaries) (b. 1950)
1st » Evelyn Lear, American soprano and actress (b. 1926)
1st » Alan G. Poindexter, American captain, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1961)
1st » Jack Richardson (writer) e.g Jack Richardson, American author and playwright (b. 1934)