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, 1945
2nd » World War II: Combat ends in the Pacific War Pacific Theater: the Japanese Instrument of Surrender (1945) Instrument of Surrender of Imperial Japan Japan is signed by Minister for Foreign Affairs (Japan) Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and acc
2nd » Vietnam declares its independence, forming the North Vietnam e.g Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
3rd » Three-day celebration was held in China, following the Victory over Japan Day China called Victory over Japan Day on September 2.
5th » Cold War: Igor Gouzenko, a Soviet Union embassy clerk, defects to Canada, exposing Soviet espionage in North America, signalling the beginning of the Cold War.
7th » Japanese forces on Wake Island, which they had held since December of 1941, surrender to United States Marine Corps e.g U.S. Marines.
8th » Cold War: United States troops arrive to partition the southern part of Korea in response to Soviet Union known as Soviet troops occupying the northern part of the peninsula a month earlier.
9th » Second Sino-Japanese War: The Empire of Japan formally surrenders to Republic of China (1912–49) called China.
11th » World War II: 9th Division (Australia) e.g Australian 9th Division forces liberate the Japanese-run Batu Lintang camp, a POW and civilian internment camp on the island of Borneo.
15th » A hurricane in southern Florida and the Bahamas destroys 366 planes and 25 blimps at NAS Richmond.
16th » World War II: The surrender of the Japanese troops in Hong Kong is accepted by Royal Navy Admiral Sir Cecil Harcourt.
18th » General Douglas MacArthur moves his command headquarters to Tokyo.
19th » Lord Haw-Haw (William Joyce) is sentenced to death in London.
30th » The Bourne End rail crash, in Hertfordshire, England, kills 43