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, 2013
10th » The 2013 World Championships in Athletics known as World Championships in Athletics takes place in Moscow, Russia.
14th » Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces August 2013 Egyptian raids e.g kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president Mohamed Morsi.
15th » The Smithsonian announces the discovery of the olinguito, the first new carnivoran species found in the Americas in 35 years.
16th » The ferry MV St. Thomas Aquinas or 'St. Thomas Aquinas' collides with a cargo ship and sinks at Cebu, Philippines, killing 61 people and 59 others missing.
19th » A Dhamara Ghat train accident or train accident in India kills at least 37 people and injures over a dozen.
21st » Hundreds of people are reported killed by 2013 Ghouta attacks e.g chemical attacks in the Ghouta region of Syria.
23rd » A 2013 Palmasola prison riot known as riot at the Palmasola prison complex in Santa Cruz de la Sierra named Santa Cruz, Bolivia, kills 31 people.
25th » Six people die and 22 are injured when a 2013 Mexico train accident known as train derails in Huimanguillo (municipality) or Huimanguillo, Tabasco, Mexico.
26th » Nationwide Million People March named protests are held across the Philippines over the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam.
27th » The 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots called riots between two religious communities started at Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Famous Deaths for August 2013
1st » John Amis, English journalist and critic (b. 1922)
1st » Chua Boon Huat, Malaysian field hockey player (b. 1980)
1st » Mike Hinton, American guitarist (Rainforest Band) (b. 1956)
1st » Gail Kobe, American actress and producer (b. 1931)
1st » Babe Martin, American baseball player (b. 1920)
1st » Toby Saks, American cellist (b. 1942)
1st » Wilford White, American football player (b. 1928)
14th » Stephen Easley, American politician (b. 1952)
14th » Jack Garfinkel, American basketball player and coach (b. 1918)
14th » Jack Germond, American journalist and author (b. 1928)
14th » Lisa Robin Kelly, American actress (b. 1970)
14th » Allen Lanier, American guitarist and songwriter (Blue Öyster Cult) (b. 1946)
14th » Paddy Power (Irish politician) e.g Paddy Power, Irish politician, 22nd Minister for Defence (Ireland) named Minister for Defence for Ireland (b. 1928)
15th » Bert Lance, American businessman and civil servant, 23rd Director of the Office of Management and Budget (b. 1931)
15th » William S. Livingston, American political scientist and academic (b. 1920)
15th » Rosalía Mera, Spanish businesswoman, co-founded Inditex and Zara (retailer) or Zara (b. 1944)
15th » Sławomir Mrożek, Polish-French author and playwright (b. 1930)
15th » August Schellenberg, Canadian-American actor (b. 1936)
15th » Marich Man Singh Shrestha, Nepali politician, 28th Prime Minister of Nepal (b. 1942)
15th » Jacques Vergès, Thai-French lawyer (b. 1925)
16th » Roy Bonisteel, Canadian journalist (b. 1930)
16th » Chris Hallam, English-Welsh swimmer (b. 1962)
16th » David Rees (mathematician) called David Rees, English mathematician and academic (b. 1918)
16th » John Ryden, Scottish footballer (b. 1931)
16th » Ray B. Sitton, American general and pilot (b. 1923)