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, 1979
1st » The American space probe 'Pioneer 11' becomes the first spacecraft to visit Saturn when it passes the planet at a distance of convert 21000 km mi.
7th » The Chrysler Corporation asks the United States government for US$1.5 billion to avoid bankruptcy.
12th » Indonesia is hit with an earthquake that measures 8.1 on the Richter magnitude scale e.g Richter scale.
13th » South Africa grants independence to the "homeland" of Venda (not recognised outside South Africa).
14th » President of Afghanistan named Afghan President Nur Muhammad Taraki is assassinated upon the order of Hafizullah Amin, who becomes the new president.
22nd » The Vela Incident (also known as the South Atlantic Flash) is observed near Bouvet Island, thought to be a nuclear weapons test.
24th » CompuServe launches the first consumer internet service, which features the first public electronic mail service.
27th » The United States Department of Education receives final approval from the Congress of the United States e.g U.S. Congress to become the 13th US Cabinet (government) or Cabinet agency.
29th » Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to visit Republic of Ireland called Ireland.
30th » The Hong Kong MTR commences service with the opening of its Kwun Tong Line called Modified Initial System (aka. Kwun Tong Line).
Famous Birthdays on September in 1979
1st » Neg Dupree, English comedian, actor, and screenwriter
27th » Gracie Fields, English-Italian actress and singer (b. 1898)
27th » Jimmy McCulloch, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (One in a Million (band) One in a Million, Small Faces, Wings (band) Wings, Thunderclap Newman, and The Dukes (band) The Dukes) (b. 1953)
28th » John Herbert Chapman, Canadian physicist and engineer (b. 1921)