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, 1868
19th » Spanish revolution: Glorious Revolution (Spain) called La Gloriosa.
23rd » Grito de Lares ("Lares Revolt") occurs in Puerto Rico against Spanish rule.
25th » The Imperial Russian steam frigate 'Russian frigate Alexander Nevsky e.g Alexander Nevsky' is shipwrecked off Jutland while carrying Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia or Grand Duke Alexei of Russia.
28th » Battle of Alcolea (1868) e.g Battle of Alcolea causes Queen Isabella II of Spain to flee to France.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1868
1st » Henri Bourassa, Canadian politician and publisher (d. 1952)
6th » Heinrich Häberlin, Swiss judge and politician (d. 1947)
8th » Seth Weeks, American mandolin player, composer, and bandleader (d. 1953)
9th » Mary Hunter Austin, American author (d. 1934)
14th » Théodore Botrel, French singer-songwriter, poet, and playwright (d. 1925)
17th » James Alexander Calder, Canadian politician, Minister of Militia and Defence (Canada) called Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence (d. 1956)
22nd » Louise McKinney, Canadian educator and politician (d. 1931)
Famous Deaths for September 1868
1st » Ferenc Gyulay, Hungarian-Austrian commander and politician (b. 1799)
6th » Pierre Adolphe Rost, American lawyer, judge, and politician (b. 1797)
19th » William Sprague (Michigan) known as William Sprague, American minister and politician (b. 1809)
26th » August Ferdinand Möbius, German mathematician and astronomer (b. 1790)