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, 1862
1st » American Civil War: Battle of Chantilly Confederate States of America named Confederate Army troops defeat a group of retreating United States Army e.g Union Army troops in Chantilly, Virginia.
4th » American Civil War Maryland Campaign: General Robert E. Lee takes the Army of Northern Virginia, and the war, into the North.
5th » James Glaisher, pioneering meteorologist and Henry Tracey Coxwell break world record for altitude whilst collecting data in their balloon.
8th » Millennium of Russia monument unveiled in Novgorod.
14th » American Civil War: The Battle of South Mountain, part of the Maryland Campaign, is fought.
15th » American Civil War: Confederate States of America e.g Confederate forces capture Harpers Ferry, West Virginia known as Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
17th » American Civil War: The Allegheny Arsenal explosion results in the single largest civilian disaster during the war.
19th » American Civil War: Battle of Iuka: Union (American Civil War) called Union troops under General William Rosecrans defeat a Confederate States of America named Confederate force commanded by General Sterling Price.
22nd » Slavery in the United States: A preliminary version of the Emancipation Proclamation is released.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1862
2nd » Franjo Krežma, Croatian violinist and composer (d. 1881)
5th » Denis St. George Daly, Irish polo player (d. 1942)
7th » Edgar Speyer, American-English financier and philanthropist (d. 1932)
11th » Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, English field marshal and politician, 12th Governor General of Canada (d. 1935)
11th » Hawley Harvey Crippen, American physician (d. 1910)
11th » O. Henry, American pharmacist and author (d. 1910)
12th » Carl Eytel, German-American painter and illustrator (d. 1925)
17th » Jean de Madre, French polo player (d. 1934)