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, 1870
1st » Franco-Prussian War: the Battle of Sedan is fought, resulting in a decisive Kingdom of Prussia known as Prussian victory.
2nd » Franco-Prussian War: Battle of Sedan Prussian forces take Napoleon III of France and 100,000 of his soldiers prisoner.
3rd » Franco-Prussian War: The Siege of Metz begins, resulting in a decisive Kingdom of Prussia named Prussian victory on October 23.
4th » Emperor Napoleon III of France is deposed and the French Third Republic known as Third Republic is declared.
6th » Louisa Ann Swain of Laramie, Wyoming becomes the first woman in the United States to cast a vote legally after 1807.
18th » Old Faithful Geyser is observed and named by Henry D. Washburn during the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition to Yellowstone.
19th » Franco-Prussian War: The Siege of Paris (1870–71) e.g Siege of Paris begins, which will result on January 28, 1871 in the surrender of Paris and a decisive Kingdom of Prussia called Prussian victory.
19th » Having invaded the Papal States a week earlier, the Italian Army lays siege to Rome, entering the city the next day, after which the Pope described himself as a Prisoner in the Vatican.
20th » 'Bersaglieri' corps capture of Rome known as enter Rome through the 'Porta Pia' and complete the Italian unification known as unification of Italy.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1870
7th » Aleksandr Kuprin, Russian pilot, explorer, and author (d. 1938)
15th » Rose and Ottilie Sutro known as Rose Sutro, American pianist (d. 1957)
16th » John Pius Boland, Irish-English tennis player and politician (d. 1958)
18th » Clark Wissler, American anthropologist, author, and educator (d. 1947)
22nd » Charlotte Cooper (tennis) named Charlotte Cooper, English-Scottish tennis player (d. 1966)
22nd » Arthur Pryor American trombone player, composer, and bandleader (d. 1942)
24th » Georges Claude, French chemist and engineer, invented Neon lighting (d. 1960)