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20 amazing facts about August
August is the time to reap what you've literally sown, as most of the summer vegetables are ready to be harvested.
Needless to say, August is the time to celebrate a good harvest and a good summer!
This is also a great time of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, as winter is finally starting to end and spring starts knocking.
Like every other month of the year, August has a lot to show for itself.
Let's take a look at the origins of August, the traditions we celebrate in August as well as some of the fun little events that put it all together!
August was the sixth month of the year.
August has also changed its number of days several times.
Another year, another change!
August is also a bit unique, at least most of the time.
Many European countries view August as a holiday period.
In the Northern Hemisphere, August is considered the last month of summer.
Go back to the time of the Anglo-Saxons, the month was known as Weod Monath.
On August 1, Lammas Day is considered the first day of harvest in England.
On August 6, 1762, the first sandwich was created, at least with such a name.
People born in August are brought into this world under one of two star signs.
August is an important month for the American Civil Rights Movement.
There are also two species of flowers in August - vibrant lilies and crimson poppies.
There are a number of quite attractive holidays that stretch throughout August held in different parts of the world.
Unlike most other months, August has only one birth stone - peridot.
August was a fateful month for the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
August has many monthly vacations around the world.
The United States also has some pretty intriguing observations for the month regarding food!
Since there are only 12 months of the year, of course there are many extremely famous and important people born in August. Some of the more influential people include Barack Obama, Usain Bolt, Sean Connery, Jennifer Lawrence and Whitney.
August seems to be a relatively popular name for boys in Sweden.
Rock music lost a living legend on August 16, 1977 when Elvis Presley left the world.
So you have it, August in short!
For readers in the Northern Hemisphere - get out and enjoy the final days of summer, you'll regret not doing so in winter!
For our southerners, rejoice!
