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, 1972
1st » In Reykjavík, Iceland, American Bobby Fischer beats Russian Boris Spassky to become the World Chess Championship called world chess champion.
4th » Mark Spitz becomes the first competitor to win seven medals at a single Olympic Games.
5th » Munich massacre: A Palestinian terrorist group called "Black September Organization or Black September" attacks and takes hostage 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics or Munich Olympic Games. Two die in the attack and nine die the following day
6th » Munich massacre: Nine Israel athletes taken hostage at the Munich Olympic Games by the Palestinian people e.g Palestinian "Black September Organization known as Black September" terrorist group die (as did a German policeman) at the hands of the kidnapper
11th » The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit system begins passenger service.
15th » A Scandinavian Airlines System domestic flight from Gothenburg to Stockholm is hijacked and flown to Malmö-Bulltofta Airport.
19th » A parcel bomb sent to Israeli Embassy in London kills one diplomat.
21st » President of the Philippines known as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos signs Proclamation № 1081, placing the entire country under Martial Law in the Philippines e.g martial law and marking the beginning of his authoritarian rule.
24th » Japan Airlines Flight 472 (1972) Japan Airlines Flight 472, operated Douglas DC-8 Douglas DC-8-53 landed at Juhu Aerodrome instead of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Santacruz Airport in Mumbai Bombay, India.
25th » In a Norwegian European Communities membership referendum, 1972 called referendum, the people of Norway reject membership of the European Community.
30th » Roberto Clemente records the 3,000th and final hit of his career.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1972
1st » Doug Williams (wrestler) or Doug Williams, English-American wrestler
2nd » Robert Coles (golfer) called Robert Coles, English golfer