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, 1894
1st » Over 400 people die in the Great Hinckley Fire, a forest fire in Hinckley, Minnesota.
15th » First Sino-Japanese War: Empire of Japan named Japan defeats Qing dynasty China in the Battle of Pyongyang.
17th » Battle of Yalu River (1894) or Battle of Yalu River, the largest naval engagement of the First Sino-Japanese War.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1894
2nd » Joseph Roth, Austrian journalist and author (d. 1939)
7th » Vic Richardson, Australian cricketer, footballer, and sportscaster (d. 1969)
7th » George Waggner, American actor, director, and producer (d. 1984)
8th » John Samuel Bourque, Canadian soldier and politician (d. 1974)
8th » Willem Pijper, Dutch composer and critic (d. 1947)
9th » Arthur Freed, American composer and producer (d. 1973)
9th » Humphrey Mitchell, Canadian union leader and politician, 14th Minister of Labour (Canada) or Canadian Minister of Labour (d. 1950)
9th » Bert Oldfield, Australian cricketer (d. 1976)
10th » Alexander Dovzhenko, Ukrainian-Russian director and screenwriter (d. 1956)