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, 1873
1st » Cetshwayo ascends to the throne as king of the Zulu Kingdom or Zulu nation following the death of his father Mpande.
7th » Emilio Castelar y Ripoll becomes President of the First Spanish Republic.
15th » Franco-Prussian War: The last German troops leave France upon completion of payment of indemnity.
18th » Panic of 1873: The U.S. bank Jay Cooke & Company declares bankruptcy, triggering a series of bank failures.
24th » Establishment of "Satyashodhak Samaj", (Truth-seeker Movement) at Pune, Maharashtra, India by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1873
2nd » Lily Poulett-Harris, Australian cricketer and educator (d. 1897)
5th » Cornelius Vanderbilt III, American general and engineer (d. 1942)
8th » Alfred Jarry, French author and playwright (d. 1907)
8th » David O. McKay, American religious leader, 9th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (d. 1970)
9th » Marcel Jacques Boulenger, French fencer and author (d. 1932)
9th » Max Reinhardt, Austrian-American actor and director (d. 1943)
13th » Constantin Carathéodory, German mathematician and author (d. 1950)
20th » Sidney Olcott, Canadian-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1949)
20th » Ferenc Szisz, Hungarian race car driver (d. 1944)
21st » Papa Jack Laine, American drummer and bandleader (d. 1966)
26th » Wacław Berent, Polish author and translator (d. 1940)
Famous Deaths for September 1873
22nd » Friedrich Frey-Herosé, Swiss politician (b. 1801)
23rd » Jean Chacornac, French astronomer (b. 1823)
28th » Émile Gaboriau, French journalist and author (b. 1832)