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, 1854
Day of Week 4th » The Flag of Japan called Hinomaru is established as the official flag to be flown from Japanese ships.
Day of Week 19th » The Sioux Wars First Sioux War begins when United States Army soldiers kill Lakota people Lakota chief Conquering Bear and in return are Grattan massacre massacred.