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, 1956
9th » Elvis Presley appears on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' for the first time.
13th » The Dike (construction) called dike around the Dutch polder Zuiderzee Works The Flevolands known as East Flevoland is closed.
13th » The IBM 305 RAMAC is introduced, the first commercial computer to use disk storage.
25th » TAT-1, the first submarine transatlantic telephone cable system, is inaugurated.
27th » USAF Captain Milburn G. Apt becomes the first man to exceed Mach number named Mach 3 while flying the Bell X-2. Shortly thereafter, the craft goes out of control and Captain Apt is killed.
4th » Blackie Lawless, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (W.A.S.P., London (heavy metal band) known as London, Sister (band) known as Sister, and New York Dolls)
5th » Roine Stolt, Swedish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (The Flower Kings, Kaipa, Transatlantic (band) known as Transatlantic, and The Tangent)
6th » Bill Ritter, American lawyer and politician, 41st Governor of Colorado
7th » Michael Feinstein, American singer and pianist
7th » Byron Stevenson, Welsh footballer (d. 2007)
7th » Diane Warren, American songwriter
8th » Mick Brown (musician) called Mick Brown, American drummer (Dokken, Tooth and Nail (band) called Tooth and Nail, and T & N)
8th » Maurice Cheeks, American basketball player and coach
8th » Fad Gadget, English singer (d. 2002)
8th » Stefan Johansson, Swedish race car driver
10th » Johnnie Fingers, Irish pianist, songwriter, and producer (The Boomtown Rats)
10th » Johnny Hickman, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Cracker (band) or Cracker)
10th » Erick Zonca, French director and producer
11th » Tony Gilroy, American director, producer, and screenwriter
12th » Barry Andrews (musician) or Barry Andrews, English singer and keyboard player (XTC, Shriekback, and The League of Gentlemen (band) called The League of Gentlemen)
12th » Sam Brownback, American lawyer and politician, 46th Governor of Kansas
12th » Leslie Cheung, Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003)
12th » David Goodhart, English journalist and author
12th » Brian Robertson, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (Thin Lizzy, Motörhead, and Wild Horses (British band) or Wild Horses)
12th » Ricky Rudd, American race car driver
12th » Walter Woon, Singaporean lawyer and politician, 7th Attorney-General of Singapore