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, 1946
2nd » The interim government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President with the powers of a Prime Minister.
6th » United States Secretary of State James F. Byrnes Restatement of Policy on Germany or announces that the U.S. will follow a policy of economic reconstruction in postwar Germany.
8th » 95.6% vote in favour of Republicanism or abolishing the monarchy in Bulgaria.
19th » The Council of Europe is founded following a speech by Winston Churchill at the University of Zurich.
20th » The first Cannes Film Festival is held, having been delayed seven years due to World War II.
24th » Cathay Pacific Airways is founded in Hong Kong.
24th » Clark Clifford and George Elsey, military advisers to U.S. President Harry S. Truman, present him with a top-secret report on the Soviet Union that first recommends the containment policy.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1946
1st » Greg Errico, American drummer and producer (Sly and the Family Stone and Weather Report)
1st » Barry Gibb, Manx-English singer-songwriter and producer (Bee Gees and The Rattlesnakes (1955 band) named The Rattlesnakes)
1st » Roh Moo-hyun, South Korean politician, 9th List of Presidents of South Korea known as President of South Korea (d. 2009)
5th » Freddie Mercury, Tanzanian-English singer-songwriter and producer (Queen (band) e.g Queen and Ibex (band) or Ibex) (d. 1991)
5th » Loudon Wainwright III, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor
6th » Roger Knight, English cricketer and educator
7th » Willie Crawford, American baseball player (d. 2004)
7th » Joe Klein, American journalist and author
7th » Suzyn Waldman, American actress and sportscaster
8th » Ronnie Burns (singer) known as Ronnie Burns, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist (Cotton Keays & Morris)
8th » L. C. Greenwood, American football player (d. 2013)
9th » Doug Ingle, American singer-songwriter and keyboard player (Iron Butterfly)
9th » Jim Keays, Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter (The Masters Apprentices and Cotton Keays & Morris) (d. 2014)
9th » Evert Kroon, Dutch water polo player
9th » Bruce Palmer, Canadian bass player (Buffalo Springfield and The Mynah Birds) (d. 2004)
9th » Hayato Tani, Japanese actor
10th » Michèle Alliot-Marie, French politician, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (France) called French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs
10th » Jim Hines, American sprinter
10th » Patrick Norman (Canadian musician) called Patrick Norman, Canadian singer-songwriter
10th » Don Powell, English drummer (Slade)
11th » Anthony Browne (author) known as Anthony Browne, English author and illustrator
11th » Julie Covington, English singer and actress
11th » John "Juke" Logan, American singer-songwriter and harmonica player (d. 2013)
11th » Jim Shoulder, English footballer and manager
11th » Dennis Tufano, American singer (The Buckinghams)
12th » Tony Bellamy, Mexican-American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Redbone (band) called Redbone) (d. 2009)
13th » Frank Marshall (film producer) called Frank Marshall, American director and producer