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, 1877
5th » American Indian Wars: Oglala Lakota called Oglala Sioux Tribal chief e.g chief Crazy Horse is bayoneted by a United States soldier after resisting confinement in a guardhouse at Fort Robinson in Nebraska.
24th » Battle of Shiroyama, decisive victory of the Imperial Japanese Army over the Satsuma Rebellion
Famous Birthdays on September in 1877
1st » Francis William Aston, English chemist and physicist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry named Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1945)
1st » Rex Beach, American author, playwright, and water polo player (d. 1949)
2nd » Frederick Soddy, English chemist and academic, Nobel Prize in Chemistry called Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1956)
6th » Buddy Bolden, American cornet player (d. 1930)
9th » James Agate, English journalist, author, and critic (d. 1947)
9th » Frank Chance, American baseball player and manager (d. 1924)
11th » Felix Dzerzhinsky, Polish-Russian politician (d. 1926)
11th » James Hopwood Jeans, English physicist, astronomer, and mathematician (d. 1946)
13th » Wilhelm Filchner, German explorer (d. 1957)
13th » Stanley Lord, English captain (d. 1962)
15th » Jakob Ehrlich, Czech-Austrian politician (d. 1938)
15th » Yente Serdatzky, Lithuanian-American author (d. 1962)
16th » Jacob Schick, American-Canadian inventor and businessman, founded Schick (razors) or Schick Razors (d. 1937)