The September Birthstone is the Sapphire. The Sapphire was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning. It was believed that a venomous snake would die if placed in a vessel made of sapphire. Traditionally a favorite stone of priests and kings, the sapphire symbolizes purity and wisdom. Sapphire is called the traditional birthstone of September. Lapis Lazuli is considered the secondary birthstone for September.
September Zodiac Signs
Month of September Zodiac Signs are Virgo(until September 21) and Libra(from September 22 onwards).
Virgo (August 22 - September 22) People born into the star sign Virgo are perfectionists. Having a goog memorie and great social instincts are big qualities of Virgo. Organization and planning comes very easy to Virgos. This is also the reason why working in teams as a project manager or even a normal team member feels like a great time to them. Virgo are compatible with: other Virgos as well as Scorpio, Capricorn, Taurus and Cancer.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Libra tend to dislice big social gatherings and too much attention. Most of them tend to be introverts. Having a shy nature being too shy or quiet can sometimes work against their benefit. People born under this star sign tend to have great belief in justice. THis might also be why they are very trustworthy individuals. Libra are compatible with: another Libra as well as Sagittarius, Leo, Taurus, Aquarius and Gemini.
September Birth Flowers
Aster or September flower is the flower for this month. It is found in a number of colours: pink, red, white, lilac and mauve. The name of the birth flower which looks like a star is derived from the Greek word for star. The flower symbolises love, faith, wisdom and colour. The other September flower is the morning glory. Morning glories are simple symbols of affection.
Patience, Daintiness and Remembrance. This September Birth Flower Aster conveys deep emotional love and affection.
Historical Events for September, 1789
2nd » The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.
11th » Alexander Hamilton is appointed the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.
15th » The United States "Department of Foreign Affairs", established by law in July, is renamed the United States Department of State or Department of State and given a variety of domestic duties.
22nd » The office of United States Postmaster General is established.
22nd » Battle of Rymnik establishes Alexander Suvorov as a pre-eminent Russian military commander after his allied army defeat superior Ottoman Empire forces.
24th » The United States Congress passes the Judiciary Act of 1789 or Judiciary Act which creates the office of the United States Attorney General and the federal judiciary system, and orders the composition of the Supreme Court of the United States.
25th » The United States Congress passes twelve amendments to the United States Constitution: the Congressional Apportionment Amendment (which was never ratified), the Twenty-seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution named Congressional Compensation Am
26th » Thomas Jefferson is appointed the first United States Secretary of State, John Jay is appointed the first United States Supreme Court/Chief Justice known as Chief Justice of the United States, Samuel Osgood is appointed the first United States Postmaster
29th » The United States Department of War first establishes a regular United States Army named army with a strength of several hundred men.
29th » The 1st United States Congress adjourns.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1789
15th » James Fenimore Cooper, American soldier and author (d. 1851)
Famous Deaths for September 1789
23rd » John Rogers (Continental Congress) known as John Rogers, American lawyer and politician (b. 1723)