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, 1953
7th » Nikita Khrushchev is elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union named first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
7th » Mohammad Daoud Khan becomes Premier of Afghanistan.
7th » Garfield Todd becomes Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia.
13th » Nikita Khrushchev is appointed General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
21st » LT No Kum-Sok a North Korean pilot defected to South Korea and is associated with Operation Moolah.
11th » Jani Allan, English-South African journalist
11th » Renée Geyer, Australian singer
11th » Tommy Shaw, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Styx (band) or Styx, Damn Yankees (band) e.g Damn Yankees and Shaw Blades)
11th » Michael Tavinor, English priest
12th » Fiona Mactaggart, Scottish educator and politician
14th » Tom Cora, American cellist and composer (Skeleton Crew (band) Skeleton Crew, Third Person (band) Third Person, and Curlew (band) Curlew) (d. 1998)
14th » Judy Playfair, Australian swimmer
16th » Alan Barton, English singer and guitarist (Black Lace (band) or Black Lace and Smokie (band) named Smokie) (d. 1995)
16th » Kurt Fuller, American actor
16th » Nancy Huston, Canadian-American author
16th » Mark Malloch Brown, Baron Malloch-Brown, English journalist and politician, 2nd Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
16th » Jerry Pate, American golfer and sportscaster
16th » Eric Vail, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster