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, 1919
4th » Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who founded the Republic of Turkey, gathers a congress in Sivas Congress called Sivas to make decisions as to the future of Anatolia and Thrace.
10th » Austria and the Allies sign the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (1919) or Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye recognizing the independence of Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Kingdom of Yugoslavia named Yugoslavia.
11th » United States Marine Corps known as U.S. Marines invade Honduras.
18th » Fritz Pollard becomes the first African American to play professional Football (American) called football for a major team, the Akron Pros.
22nd » The steel strike of 1919, led by the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, begins in Pennsylvania before spreading across the United States.
28th » Omaha Race Riot of 1919 or Race riots begin in Omaha, Nebraska, US.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1919
1st » Ossie Dawson, South African cricketer (d. 2008)
1st » Hilda Hänchen, German physicist and academic (d. 2013)
2nd » Marge Champion, American actress, dancer, and choreographer
4th » Howard Morris, American actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2005)
5th » Elisabeth Volkenrath, German SS officer (d. 1945)
6th » Wilson Greatbatch, American engineer (d. 2011)
6th » Louise LaPlanche, American actress (d. 2012)