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, 1947
9th » First case of a computer bug being found: a moth lodges in a relay of a Harvard Mark II computer at Harvard University.
15th » 1940–49 Pacific typhoon seasons called Typhoon Kathleen hit the Kanto Region in Japan killing 1,077.
16th » 1940–49 Pacific typhoon seasons Typhoon Kathleen or Typhoon Kathleen hits Saitama, Tokyo and Tone River area, at least 1,930 killed.
18th » The United States Air Force becomes an independent branch of the United States armed forces.
18th » The National Security Council and the Central Intelligence Agency are established in the United States under the National Security Act of 1947 e.g National Security Act.
30th » Pakistan and Yemen join the United Nations.
30th » The World Series, featuring the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers, is television or televised for the first time.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1947
1st » Al Green (politician) or Al Green, American lawyer and politician
2nd » Richard Coughlan, English drummer (Caravan (band) e.g Caravan and The Wilde Flowers) (d. 2013)
2nd » Louis Michel, Belgian educator and politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Belgium) or Minister of Foreign Affairs for Belgium
2nd » Jim Richards (racing driver) or Jim Richards, New Zealand race car driver
3rd » Eric Bell, Irish guitarist and songwriter (Thin Lizzy and The Noel Redding Band)
3rd » Kjell Magne Bondevik, Norwegian minister and politician, 26th List of heads of government of Norway called Prime Minister of Norway
3rd » Michael Connarty, Scottish educator and politician
3rd » Mario Draghi, Italian banker and economist
3rd » Susan Milan, English flute player and composer
12th » David Grant (academic) e.g David Grant, English engineer and academic
12th » Gerald Howarth, English soldier, pilot, and politician, Minister for International Security Strategy
14th » Jon Bauman, American singer and actor (Sha Na Na)
14th » Sam Neill, Irish-New Zealand actor and director
15th » Viggo Jensen (footballer born 1947) named Viggo Jensen, Danish footballer and manager
15th » Theodore Long, American wrestling referee and manager
15th » Charles "Bobo" Shaw, American drummer (Black Artists Group and Human Arts Ensemble)
15th » Larry Sparks, American singer and guitarist
16th » Dusty Hughes (playwright) called Dusty Hughes, English director and playwright
16th » Enrique Krauze, Mexican historian, critic, and publisher
17th » Tessa Jowell, English politician, Minister for the Cabinet Office
17th » Gail Carson Levine, American author
17th » Jeff MacNelly, American cartoonist (d. 2000)
18th » Russ Abbot, English comedian, actor, and singer
18th » Drew Gilpin Faust, American historian and academic
18th » Giancarlo Minardi, Italian businessman, founded the Minardi e.g Minardi Racing Team
19th » Henry Bromell, American author and screenwriter (d. 2013)
19th » Thomas H. Cook, American author
19th » Lol Creme, English singer, guitarist, and director (10cc, Godley & Creme, Art of Noise, Producers (band) e.g Producers, Doctor Father, Hotlegs, and The Magic Lanterns)
19th » Brian Hill (basketball) called Brian Hill, American basketball player and coach
19th » Tanith Lee, English author
19th » Gerd Schwidrowski, German footballer
20th » Billy Bang, American violinist and composer (d. 2011)
20th » Jude Deveraux, American author
20th » Steve Gerber, American author (d. 2008)
20th » Wojciech Kurtyka, Polish mountaineer
20th » Mia Martini, Italian singer and actress (d. 1995)
20th » Chris Ortloff, American journalist and politician
20th » Bruce Pasternack, American businessman
21st » Don Felder, American guitarist and songwriter (Eagles (band) named Eagles)
21st » Keith Harris (ventriloquist) called Keith Harris, English ventriloquist and singer
21st » Stephen King, American author and screenwriter
21st » Marsha Norman, American playwright and author