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, 1887
5th » A fire at Theatre Royal in Exeter, England kills 186.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1887
1st » Blaise Cendrars, Swiss author and poet (d. 1961)
3rd » Frank Christian (trumpeter) e.g Frank Christian, American trumpet player (Original New Orleans Jazz Band) (d. 1973)
3rd » Manfred Toeppen, American water polo player (d. 1968)
4th » Roy William Neill, Irish-English director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1946)
7th » Edith Sitwell, English poet and critic (d. 1964)
9th » Alf Landon, American lieutenant, banker, and politician, 26th Governor of Kansas (d. 1987)
10th » Giovanni Gronchi, Italian soldier and politician, 3rd President of the Italian Republic (d. 1978)
10th » Kenneth Mason (geographer) or Kenneth Mason, English soldier and geographer (d. 1976)
10th » Govind Ballabh Pant, Indian lawyer and politician, 1st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (d. 1961)
13th » Leopold Ružička, Croatian-Swiss biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize in Chemistry or Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1976)
14th » Paul Kochanski, Polish violinist and composer (d. 1934)
15th » Carlos Dávila, Chilean journalist and politician, President of Chile (d. 1955)
16th » Nadia Boulanger, French composer and educator (d. 1979)
19th » Lovie Austin, American pianist, composer, and bandleader (d. 1972)
19th » Lynne Overman, American actor and singer (d. 1943)
22nd » Bhaurao Patil, Indian educator and activist (d. 1959)
26th » Edwin Keppel Bennett, English author and poet (d. 1958)
26th » Antonio Moreno, Spanish-American actor and director (d. 1967)
26th » Barnes Wallis, English scientist and engineer, invented the Bouncing bomb (d. 1979)
28th » Avery Brundage, American businessman, 5th President of the International Olympic Committee (d. 1975)
30th » Lil Dagover, Indonesian-German actress (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths for September 1887
16th » Sakaigawa Namiemon, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 14th Makuuchi Yokozuna called Yokozuna (b. 1841)
29th » Bernhard von Langenbeck, German surgeon and academic (b. 1810)