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, 1893
7th » The Genoa C.F.C. known as Genoa Cricket & Athletic Club, to become one of the oldest Italian association football named football clubs, is established by British expats.
16th » Settlers make a Land Run of 1893 or land run for prime land in the Cherokee Outlet named Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma.
20th » Charles Duryea and his brother road-test the first American-made gasoline-powered automobile.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1893
3rd » Andrey Dikiy, Russian-American journalist, historian, and politician (d. 1977)
6th » Claire Lee Chennault, American general and pilot (d. 1958)
7th » Leslie Hore-Belisha, 1st Baron Hore-Belisha, English politician, Secretary of State for War (d. 1957)
10th » Maria de Jesus, Portuguese super-centenarian (d. 2009)
11th » Douglas Hawkes, English-Greek race car driver (d. 1974)
13th » Larry Shields, American clarinet player (Original Dixieland Jass Band) (d. 1953)
16th » Alexander Korda, Hungarian-English director, producer, and screenwiter (d. 1956)
16th » Albert Szent-Györgyi, Hungarian-American physiologist and biochemist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1986)
18th » Arthur Benjamin, Australian pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1960)
18th » William March, American soldier and author (d. 1954)
20th » Colin Fraser Barron, Scottish-Canadian soldier, Victoria Cross recipient (d. 1958)
20th » Hermann Lux (footballer) named Hermann Lux, German footballer and manager (d. 1962)