August is the eighth month of the year (between July and September) in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and one of seven months with a length of 31 days. In the Southern Hemisphere, August is the seasonal equivalent of February in the Northern Hemisphere.
August symbols: The birthstones of August are the peridot and sardonyx. Its birth flower is the gladiolus or poppy, meaning beauty, strength of character, love, marriage and family. The zodiac signs for the month of August are Leo (until August 22) and Virgo (from August 23 onwards).
Historical Events for August, 1305
Day of Week 5th » William Wallace, who led the Scotland or Scottish resistance against England, is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London where he is put on trial and executed.
Day of Week 23rd » William Wallace or Sir William Wallace is executed for high treason at Smithfield, London or Smithfield in London.
Famous Deaths for August 1305
23rd » William Wallace, Scottish commander (b. 1272)