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, 1954
8th » The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) is established.
11th » Hurricane Edna hits New England as a Category 3 hurricane, causing significant damage and 29 deaths.
14th » In a Totskoye nuclear exercise called top secret nuclear test, a Soviet Tupolev Tu-4 known as Tu-4 bomber drops a 40 kiloton atomic weapon just north of Totskoye village.
26th » Japanese train ferry named rail ferry 'Tōya Maru' sinks during a typhoon in the Tsugaru Strait, Japan killing 1,172.
27th » The nationwide debut of 'Tonight Starring Steve Allen' '(The Tonight Show)' hosted by Steve Allen on NBC.
29th » The convention establishing CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) is signed.
12th » Scott Hamilton (musician) called Scott Hamilton, American saxophonist
12th » Peeter Volkonski, Estonian singer-songwriter and actor (Propeller (band) named Propeller)
13th » Steve Kilbey, English-Australian singer-songwriter and bass player (The Church (band) known as The Church and Jack Frost (band) called Jack Frost)
14th » Barry Cowsill, American singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and producer (The Cowsills) (d. 2005)
20th » Henry Samueli, American businessman, co-founded Broadcom
20th » Brinke Stevens, American actress, producer, and screenwriter
21st » Shinzō Abe, Japanese politician, 90th Prime Minister of Japan
21st » Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, English drummer (Motörhead and Waysted)
22nd » Shari Belafonte, American actress and singer
22nd » Randy Lanier, American race car driver and drug trafficker
23rd » Charlie Barnett (comedian) named Charlie Barnett, American actor (d. 1996)
23rd » Cherie Blair, English lawyer and academic, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
24th » Helen Lederer, Welsh actress and screenwriter
24th » Lilian Mercedes Letona, Salvadoran activist (d. 1983)
24th » Marco Tardelli, Italian footballer and coach
25th » Sakis Boulas, Greek singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2014)
25th » Sylvester Croom, American football player and coach
25th » Joep Lange, Dutch physician and academic (d. 2014)
25th » Juande Ramos, Spanish footballer and manager
25th » Tim Smit, Dutch-English gardener and businessman
26th » Craig Chaquico, American guitarist (Jefferson Starship)
26th » Kevin Kennedy (baseball) known as Kevin Kennedy, American baseball player, manager, and sportscaster
27th » Ray Hadley, Australian radio and television host
27th » Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Russian violinist and conductor
27th » Larry Wall, American computer programmer and author
28th » Steve Largent, American football player and politician
28th » George Lynch (musician) George Lynch, American guitarist and songwriter (Dokken, Lynch Mob (band) Lynch Mob, Souls of We, and Tooth and Nail (band) Tooth and Nail)