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, 1951
1st » The United States, Australia and New Zealand sign a mutual defense pact, called the ANZUS Treaty.
3rd » The first long-running American television soap opera, 'Search for Tomorrow', airs its first episode on the CBS network.
4th » The first live transcontinental television broadcast takes place in San Francisco, from the Japanese Peace Treaty Conference.
8th » Treaty of San Francisco: In San Francisco, California, 48 nations sign a peace treaty with Japan in formal recognition of the end of the Pacific War.
28th » CBS makes the first color televisions available for sale to the general public, but the product is discontinued less than a month later.
29th » The first live sporting event seen coast-to-coast in the United States, a college American football or football game between Duke University called Duke and the University of Pittsburgh, is televised on NBC.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1951
1st » David Bairstow, English cricketer and sportscaster (d. 1998)
1st » Nicu Ceaușescu, Romanian politician (d. 1996)
9th » Alexander Downer, Australian economist and politician, 34th Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia) or Minister of Foreign Affairs for Australia
9th » Tom Wopat, American actor, singer, and director
10th » Sarah Coakley, English philosopher, theologian, and academic
10th » Harry Groener, German-American actor and dancer
11th » Miroslav Dvořák (ice hockey) named Miroslav Dvořák, Czech ice hockey player (d. 2008)
11th » Richard D. Gill, English-Dutch mathematician and academic