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, 1899
13th » Henry H. Bliss called Henry Bliss is the first person in the United States to be killed in an automobile accident.
13th » Halford Mackinder e.g Mackinder, Ollier and Brocherel make the first ascent of Batian (5,199 m 17,058 ft), the highest peak of Mount Kenya.
23rd » American Asiatic Squadron destroys a Filipino battery at the 'Battle of Olongapo'.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1899
1st » Richard Arlen, American actor and singer (d. 1976)
3rd » Frank Macfarlane Burnet, Australian virologist and academic, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1985)
5th » Humphrey Cobb, American author and screenwriter (d. 1944)
5th » Helen Creighton, Canadian author (d. 1989)
6th » Billy Rose, American composer and manager (d. 1966)
9th » Neil Hamilton (actor) known as Neil Hamilton, American actor (d. 1984)
9th » Waite Hoyt, American baseball player and sportscaster (d. 1984)
9th » Bruno E. Jacob, American academic, founded the National Forensic League (d. 1979)
11th » Philipp Bouhler, German politician (d. 1945)
11th » Jimmie Davis, American singer-songwriter and politician, 47th Governor of Louisiana (d. 2000)
11th » Anton Koolmann, Estonian wrestler and coach (d. 1953)
13th » Corneliu Zelea Codreanu, Romanian politician (d. 1938)
16th » Hans Swarowsky, Hungarian-Austrian conductor and educator (d. 1975)
20th » Leo Strauss, German-American political scientist, philosopher, and academic (d. 1973)
21st » Frederick Coutts, Scottish 8th General of The Salvation Army (d. 1986)
23rd » Tom C. Clark, American lawyer and judge, 59th Attorney General of the United States (d. 1977)
23rd » Louise Nevelson, Ukrainian-American sculptor (d. 1988)
24th » William Dobell, Australian painter (d. 1970)
25th » Udumalai Narayana Kavi, Indian poet and songwriter (d. 1981)
28th » Alice de Janzé, American-Kenyan heiress (d. 1941)
29th » László Bíró, Hungarian-Argentinian inventor, invented the ballpoint pen (d. 1985)
29th » Billy Butlin, South African-English businessman, founded Butlins (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths for September 1899
17th » Charles Alfred Pillsbury, American businessman, co-founded the Pillsbury Company (b. 1842)