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, 1791
9th » Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is named after President George Washington.
13th » King Louis XVI of France accepts the French Constitution of 1791 named new constitution.
14th » The Papal States lose Avignon to the First French Empire e.g French Empire.
28th » France becomes the first country to Jewish emancipation named emancipate its Jewish population.
30th » The first performance of 'The Magic Flute', the last opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or Mozart to make its debut, took place at Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden in Vienna, Austria.
30th » The National Constituent Assembly in Paris is dissolved; Parisians hail Maximilien Robespierre and Jérôme Pétion as "incorruptible patriots".
Famous Birthdays on September in 1791
5th » Giacomo Meyerbeer, German composer (d. 1864)
7th » Giuseppe Gioachino Belli Italian poet (d.1863)
14th » Franz Bopp, German linguist and academic (d. 1867)
22nd » Michael Faraday, English physicist and chemist (d. 1867)
23rd » Johann Franz Encke, German astronomer and academic (d. 1865)
23rd » Theodor Körner (author) e.g Theodor Körner, German soldier and author (d. 1813)
26th » Théodore Géricault, French painter and lithographer (d. 1824)
Famous Deaths for September 1791
25th » William Bradford (American Revolutionary printer) known as William Bradford, American soldier and publisher (b. 1719)