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, 1996
4th » War on Drugs: Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) attack a military base in Guaviare Department known as Guaviare, starting three weeks of guerrilla warfare in which at least 130 Colombians are killed.
5th » Hurricane Fran makes landfall near Cape Fear (headland) or Cape Fear, North Carolina as a Tropical cyclone called Category 3 storm with 115 mph sustained winds. Fran caused over $3 billion in damage and killed 27 people.
24th » Representatives of 71 nations sign the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty at the United Nations.
25th » The last of the Magdalene asylums closes in Ireland.
27th » In Afghanistan, the Taliban capture the capital city Kabul after driving out President Burhanuddin Rabbani and executing former leader Mohammad Najibullah.
27th » The 'Julie N.' tanker ship crashes into the Million Dollar Bridge (Maine) e.g Million Dollar Bridge in Portland, Maine spilling thousands of gallons of oil.
28th » Former president of Afghanistan Mohammad Najibullah is tortured and brutally murdered by the Taliban.
30th » The United States Congress passes an Amendment that bars the possession of firearms for people who were convicted of domestic violence, even misdemeanor level.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1996
1st » Zendaya, American actress, singer, and dancer
16th » McGeorge Bundy, American intelligence officer and diplomat, 6th National Security Advisor (United States) e.g United States National Security Advisor (b. 1919)
16th » Gene Nelson, American actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1920)
17th » Spiro Agnew, American soldier and politician, 39th Vice President of the United States (b. 1918)
20th » Paul Erdős, Hungarian-Polish mathematician and academic (b. 1913)
20th » Reuben Kamanga, Zambian politician, 1st Vice President of Zambia (b. 1929)
20th » Max Manus, Norwegian lieutenant (b. 1914)
20th » Paul Weston, American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1912)
22nd » Ludmilla Chiriaeff, Latvian-Canadian ballerina, choreographer, and director (b. 1924)
22nd » Dorothy Lamour, American actress and singer (b. 1914)
24th » Zeki Müren, Turkish singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1931)
26th » Nicu Ceaușescu, Romanian politician (b. 1951)
27th » Mohammad Najibullah, Afghan physician and politician, 7th President of Afghanistan (b. 1947)
29th » Leslie Crowther, English comedian, actor, and game show host (b. 1933)