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, 1857
7th » Mountain Meadows massacre: Mormon settlers slaughter most members of peaceful, emigrant wagon train.
11th » The Mountain Meadows massacre: Mormon settlers and Paiutes massacre 120 pioneers at Mountain Meadows, Utah.
12th » The SS known as Central America sinks about 160 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, drowning a total of 426 passengers and crew, including Captain William Lewis Herndon. The ship was carrying 13–15 tons of gold from the California Gold Rush.
20th » The Indian Rebellion of 1857 ends with the recapture of Delhi by troops loyal to the East India Company.
22nd » The Russian warship 'Russian ship of the line Lefort or Lefort' capsizes and sinks during a storm in the Gulf of Finland, killing all 826 aboard.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1857
2nd » Thomas Groube, Australian cricketer (d. 1927)
6th » Zelia Nuttall, American archeologist and historian (d. 1933)
8th » Georg Michaelis, German politician, 6th Chancellor of Germany (German Reich) called Chancellor of Germany (d. 1936)
12th » Manuel Espinosa Batista, Colombian pharmacist and politician (d. 1919)
13th » Michał Drzymała, Polish rebel and activist (d. 1937)
13th » Milton S. Hershey, American businessman, founded The Hershey Company (d. 1945)
15th » William Howard Taft, American lawyer, jurist, and politician, 27th President of the United States (d. 1930)
17th » Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Russian scientist and engineer (d. 1935)
18th » John Hessin Clarke, American lawyer and judge (d. 1945)
Famous Deaths for September 1857
3rd » John McLoughlin, Canadian-American businessman (b. 1784)
5th » Auguste Comte, French sociologist and philosopher (b. 1798)
18th » Karol Kurpiński, Polish composer and conductor (b. 1785)