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, 1923
1st » The 1923 Great Kantō earthquake or Great Kantō earthquake devastates Tokyo and Yokohama, killing about 105,000 people.
4th » Maiden flight of the first U.S. airship, the USS Shenandoah ZR-1 6.
8th » Honda Point Disaster: Nine United States Navy known as US Navy destroyers run aground off the California coast. Seven are lost, and twenty-three sailors killed.
13th » Following a military coup in Spain, Miguel Primo de Rivera takes over, setting up a dictatorship.
29th » The British Mandate for Palestine (legal instrument) known as British Mandate for Palestine takes effect, creating Mandatory Palestine.
18th » Peter Smithson, English architect, co-designed Robin Hood Gardens (d. 2003)
18th » Bertha Wilson, Scottish-Canadian jurist, 60th List of Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada e.g Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada (d. 2007)
20th » Geraldine Clinton Little, Irish-American poet and author (d. 1997)
20th » Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Indian actor and producer (d. 2014)
20th » Maurice Sauvé, Canadian economist, academic, and politician (d. 1992)
22nd » Dannie Abse, Welsh physician, poet, and author (d. 2014)
23rd » Vello Helk, Estonian-Danish historian and author (d. 2014)
23rd » Margaret Pellegrini, American actress and dancer (d. 2013)