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, 1997
1st » The death of Diana, Princess of Wales is announced by Buckingham Palace.
3rd » Vietnam Airlines Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 called Flight 815 (Tupolev Tu-134) crashes on approach into Phnom Penh airport, killing 64.
6th » The Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales takes place in London. Well over a million people lined the streets and 2.5 billion watched around the world on television.
11th » After a Scottish devolution referendum, 1997 called nationwide referendum, Scotland votes to establish a Scottish Parliament named devolved parliament within the United Kingdom.
11th » Fourteen Estonian soldiers die in the Kurkse tragedy, drowning in the Baltic Sea.
18th » United States media magnate Ted Turner donates US$1 billion to the United Nations.
19th » Guelb El-Kebir massacre in Algeria where 53 people are killed.
26th » A Garuda Indonesia Airbus A300 Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 named crashes near Medan, Indonesia, airport, killing 234.
27th » Communications are suddenly lost with the 'Mars Pathfinder' space probe.