July is a special month.

Flowers bloom, crickets chirp in the evenings to attract mates, and people celebrate Independence Day. Did you know that the battle of Gettysburg raged from July 1 to July 3, 1863? Or that Apollo 11 blasted off for the moon on July 16, 1969? Readers who were born in July will delight in discovering which birthstone, flower, and zodiac constellation are their special symbols. Come share in the excitement of July.