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, 1812
3rd » Twenty-four settlers are killed in the Pigeon Roost State Historic Site Pigeon Roost Massacre e.g Pigeon Roost Massacre in Indiana.
4th » War of 1812: The Siege of Fort Harrison begins when the fort is set on fire.
7th » French invasion of Russia : The Battle of Borodino, the bloodiest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, was fought near Moscow and resulted in a French victory.
13th » War of 1812: A supply wagon sent to relieve Siege of Fort Harrison named Fort Harrison is ambushed in the Siege of Fort Harrison Attacks at the Narrows e.g Attack at the Narrows.
15th » The French army under Napoleon reaches the Moscow Kremlin called Kremlin in Moscow.
15th » War of 1812: A second supply train sent to relieve Siege of Fort Harrison called Fort Harrison is ambushed in the Battle of Fort Harrison Attacks at the Narrows or Attack at the Narrows.
16th » The Fire of Moscow (1812) or Fire of Moscow begins shortly after midnight and destroys three quarters of the city days later.
18th » Fire of Moscow (1812) or The 1812 Fire of Moscow dies down after destroying more than three-quarters of the city. Napoleon returns from the Petrovsky Palace to the Moscow Kremlin, spared from the fire.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1812
12th » Edward Shepherd Creasy, English historian and jurist (d. 1878)
12th » Richard March Hoe, American engineer and businessman, invented the Rotary printing press (d. 1886)
18th » Herschel Vespasian Johnson, American lawyer and politician, 41st Governor of Georgia (d. 1880)
Famous Deaths for September 1812
19th » Mayer Amschel Rothschild, German banker (b. 1744)
21st » Emanuel Schikaneder, German actor, singer, and playwright (b. 1751)