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, 1983
Day of Week 18th » Hurricane Alicia hits the Texas coast, killing 22 people and causing over US$1 billion in damage (1983 dollars).
Day of Week 21st » Philippine opposition leader Benigno Aquino, Jr. is assassinated at the Manila International Airport (now renamed 'Ninoy Aquino International Airport').
Famous Birthdays on August in 1983
1st » Bobby Carpenter (American football) called Bobby Carpenter, American football player