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, 1960
2nd » The first election of the Parliament of the Central Tibetan Administration, in history of Tibet. The Tibetan community observes this date as the Democracy Day (Tibet) named Democracy Day.
5th » The poet Léopold Sédar Senghor is elected as the first President of Senegal.
5th » Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) wins the gold medal in the Boxing at the 1960 Summer Olympics e.g light heavyweight boxing competition at the Olympic Games in Rome.
8th » In Huntsville, Alabama, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower formally dedicates the Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA had already activated the facility on July 1).
10th » At the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Abebe Bikila becomes the first sub-Saharan African to win a gold medal, winning the marathon in bare feet.
14th » The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is founded.
14th » Congo Crisis: With Central Intelligence Agency e.g CIA help, Mobutu Sese Seko seizes power in a military coup, suspending parliament and the constitution.
18th » Fidel Castro arrives in New York City as the head of the Cuban delegation to the United Nations.
22nd » The Sudanese Republic is renamed Mali after the withdrawal of Senegal from the Mali Federation.
26th » In Chicago, the first Television e.g televised United States presidential election debates e.g debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
4th » Shailesh Vara, Ugandan-English lawyer and politician
4th » Damon Wayans, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
5th » Candy Maldonado, Puerto Rican baseball player, manager, and sportscaster
5th » Dayo Wong, Hong Kong comedian and actor
7th » Brad Houser, American bass player (Edie Brickell & New Bohemians and Critters Buggin)
7th » Phillip Rhee, American actor, martial artist, director, and producer
7th » Andrew Voss, Australian sportscaster and author
8th » Stefano Casiraghi, Italian-Monacan businessman (d. 1990)
8th » David Steele (musician) called David Steele, English bass player and songwriter (The Beat (British band) called The Beat and Fine Young Cannibals)