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, 1871
20th » Bishop John Coleridge Patteson is martyred on the island of Nukapu, a Polynesian outlier island now in the Temotu Province of the Solomon Islands. He is the first bishop of Melanesia.
28th » Brazilian Parliament passes the Law of the Free Womb, granting freedom to all new children born to slaves, the first major step in the eradication of slavery in Brazil.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1871
1st » J. Reuben Clark, American lawyer, civil servant, and religious leader (d. 1961)
5th » Friedrich Akel, Estonian physician and politician, Head of State of Estonia (d 1941)
7th » George Hirst, English cricketer and coach (d. 1954)
8th » Samuel McLaughlin, Canadian businessman and philanthropist, founded the McLaughlin automobile or McLaughlin Car Company (d. 1972)
10th » Charles Collett, English engineer (d. 1952)
11th » Scipione Borghese, 10th Prince of Sulmona, Italian race car driver, mountaineer, and politician (d. 1927)
19th » Frederick Ruple, Swiss-American painter (d. 1938)
24th » Lottie Dod, English tennis player, golfer, and archer (d. 1960)
27th » Grazia Deledda, Italian author and poet, Nobel Prize in Literature called Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1936)
27th » George Ducker, Canadian soccer player (d. 1952)
Famous Deaths for September 1871
7th » Kimenzan TanigorÅ, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 13th Makuuchi Yokozuna or Yokozuna (b. 1826)
23rd » Louis-Joseph Papineau, Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1786)