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, 1994
8th » USAir Flight 427, on approach to Pittsburgh International Airport, suddenly crashes in clear weather killing all 132 aboard; resulting in the most extensive aviation investigation in world history and altering manufacturing practices in the industry.
14th » The Major League Baseball season is canceled because of a 1994–95 Major League Baseball strike known as strike.
16th » The British government lifts the 1988–94 British broadcasting voice restrictions e.g broadcasting ban imposed against members of Sinn Féin and Irish paramilitary groups in 1988.
28th » The cruise ferry MS or Estonia sinks in Baltic Sea, killing 852 people.
30th » Aldwych tube station (originally Strand Station) of the London Underground closes after eighty-eight years in service.
30th » Ongar railway station, the furthest London Underground from Central London, closes.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1994
1st » Bianca Ryan, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
2nd » Roy Castle, English actor, singer, and dancer (b. 1932)
3rd » James Thomas Aubrey, Jr., American screenwriter and producer (b. 1918)
3rd » Major Lance, American singer (b. 1939)
3rd » Billy Wright (footballer, born 1924) known as Billy Wright, English footballer and manager (b. 1924)
5th » Shimshon Amitsur, Israeli mathematician and scholar (b. 1921)
5th » John Newman (Australian politician) or John Newman, Australian politician (b. 1946)
6th » James Clavell, Australian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1924)
6th » Nicky Hopkins, English pianist (The Jeff Beck Group, The Kinks, Jerry Garcia Band, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Sweet Thursday (band) known as Sweet Thursday) (b. 1944)
6th » Max Kaminsky (musician) or Max Kaminsky, American trumpet player and bandleader (Original Dixieland Jass Band) (b. 1908)
7th » Eric Crozier, English director and playwright (b. 1914)
7th » Dennis Morgan, American actor and singer (b. 1908)
7th » Godfrey Quigley, Israeli-Irish actor (b. 1923)
7th » Terence Young (director) or Terence Young, Chinese-English director and screenwriter (b. 1915)