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, 2014
8th » Israel launches an Operation Protective Edge known as offensive on Gaza amidst rising tensions following the 2014 kidnapping and murder of Israeli teenagers called killing of Israeli teenagers.
8th » Brazil loses to the Germany in 2014 FIFA World Cup. The event is known as Mineirazo.
17th » Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, crashes near the border of Ukraine and Russia after being shot down. All 298 people on board are killed.
23rd » The 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony or opening ceremony for the 2014 Commonwealth Games is held in Glasgow, Scotland.
Famous Deaths for July 2014
1st » Jean Garon, Canadian economist, lawyer, and politician (b. 1938)
1st » Stephen Gaskin, American activist, co-founded The Farm (Tennessee) or The Farm (b. 1935)
1st » Bob Jones (police commissioner) called Bob Jones, English politician (b. 1955)
1st » Anatoly Kornukov, Ukrainian-Russian general (b. 1942)
1st » Walter Dean Myers, American author and poet (b. 1937)