August
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August Trivia
Originally this month was called Sextilis (from sextus, 'six'), but the name was later changed in honor of the first of the Roman emperors, Augustus (because several fortunate events of his life occurred during this month)
August's colour is Yellow Green and the traditional gem stone is Peridot with Tsavorite Garnet and Green Tourmaline as alternative choices
You can find out, and even read Edited Entries about events on your birthday, and the rest of August at The h2g2 Calendar – August
Celebrities or Notable People Born in August
Do you share your birthday with any celebrities or notable people featured in the Edited Guide? Read below to find out.
- HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother - born 4 August, 1900 - 30 March 2002
- HRH Princess Anne, Princess Royal - born 15 August, 1950 - 15 June 1993
- Madonna , Entertainer - born 16 August, 1958
- Belinda Carlisle, Singer - born 17 August, 1958
- Maxim Vengerov, Virtuoso Violinist - born 20 August, 1974
- Barry Foster, Actor - born 21 August, 1931 - 11 February 2002
- Stephen Fry, Comedian, Actor and Writer - born 24 August, 1957
- Lenny Henry, Comedian and Actor - born 29 August, 1958
- James Hunt, Racing Driver - born 29 August, 1947 - 15 June 1993
Songs with August in the Title
- August Moon by 69 Eyes
