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, 1898
2nd » Battle of Omdurman United Kingdom or British and Egyptian troops defeat Sudanese tribesmen and establish British dominance in Sudan.
10th » Empress Elisabeth of Austria is assassinated by Luigi Lucheni.
13th » Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1898
1st » Violet Carson, English actress and singer (d. 1983)
7th » Mamie Rearden, American super-centenarian (d. 2013)
9th » Frankie Frisch, American baseball player and manager (d. 1973)
10th » Bessie Love, American actress and singer (d. 1986)
10th » Waldo Semon, American chemist and engineer (d. 1999)
11th » Gerald Templer, English field marshal and politician, British High Commissioner in Malaya (d. 1979)
12th » Salvador Bacarisse, Spanish composer (d. 1963)
12th » Alma Moodie, Australian violinist and educator (d. 1943)
12th » Ben Shahn, Lithuanian-American painter and photographer (d. 1969)
13th » Roger Désormière, French conductor (d. 1963)
13th » C. Sittampalam, Sri Lankan lawyer and politician (d. 1964)
14th » Lawrence Gellert, Hungarian-American music collector (d. 1979)
14th » Ernest Nash, German-Italian photographer and scholar (d. 1974)
14th » Hal B. Wallis, American actor and producer (d. 1986)
15th » J. Slauerhoff, Dutch poet and author (d. 1936)
16th » H. A. Rey, American author and illustrator, co-created 'Curious George' (d. 1977)
19th » Giuseppe Saragat, Italian politician, 5th President of Italy (d. 1988)
22nd » Katharine Alexander, American actress and singer (d. 1981)
23rd » Les Haylen, Australian journalist and politician (d. 1977)
23rd » Jadwiga Smosarska, Polish actress (d. 1971)
24th » Howard Florey, Australian pharmacologist and pathologist, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine named Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1968)
25th » Robert Brackman, Ukrainian-American painter and educator (d. 1980)
26th » George Gershwin, American pianist and composer (d. 1937)
27th » Vincent Youmans, American composer and producer (d. 1946)