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, 1888
4th » George Eastman registers the trademark 'Kodak' and receives a patent for his camera that uses roll film.
6th » Charles Turner (cricketer) called Charles Turner becomes the first bowler (cricket) known as bowler to take 250 wickets in an English season. This feat has since been accomplished by Tom Richardson (twice), J. T. Hearne, Wilfred Rhodes (twice) and Tich F
8th » In England the first six Football League matches are played.
22nd » The first issue of 'National Geographic Magazine' is published.
30th » Jack the Ripper kills his third and fourth victims, Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1888
1st » Andrija Štampar, Croatian physician and scholar (d. 1958)
5th » Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Indian philosopher and politician, 2nd President of India (d. 1975)
6th » Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., American businessman and diplomat, 44th United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom (d. 1969)
10th » Israel Abramofsky, Russian-American painter (d. 1976)
12th » Maurice Chevalier, French actor, singer, and dancer (d. 1972)
15th » Antonio Ascari, Italian race car driver (d. 1925)
16th » Frans Eemil Sillanpää, Finnish author, Nobel Prize in Literature named Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1964)
18th » Grey Owl, English-Canadian environmentalist and author (d. 1938)
18th » Toni Wolff, Swiss psychologist and author (d. 1953)
19th » James Waddell Alexander II, American mathematician and topologist (d. 1971)