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, 1914
1st » St. Petersburg, Russian Empire called Russia, changes its name to Petrograd.
1st » The last passenger pigeon, a female named Martha (pigeon) e.g Martha, dies in captivity in the Cincinnati Zoo.
3rd » William, Prince of Albania leaves the country after just six months due to opposition to his rule.
3rd » French composer Albéric Magnard is killed defending his estate against invading German soldiers.
3rd » World War I: Start of the Battle of Grand Couronné, a German assault against French positions on high ground near the city of Nancy, France or Nancy.
5th » World War I: First Battle of the Marne begins. Northeast of Paris, the French attack and defeat German forces who are advancing on the capital.
8th » World War I: Private Thomas Highgate becomes the first British soldier to be executed for desertion during the war.
9th » World War I: The creation of the Canadian Automobile Machine Gun Brigade, the first fully mechanized unit in the British Army.
11th » Australia invades New Britain, defeating a German contingent at the Battle of Bita Paka.
13th » World War I: South African troops open hostilities in German south-west Africa (Namibia) with an assault on the Ramansdrift police station.
13th » World War I: The First Battle of the Aisne or Battle of Aisne begins between Germany and France.
17th » Andrew Fisher becomes Prime Minister of Australia for the third time.
18th » The Home Rule Act 1914 called Irish Home Rule Act becomes law, but is delayed until after World War I.
18th » World War I: South African troops land in German South West Africa.
22nd » German Empire German submarine SM U-9 torpedoes and sinks the British cruisers HMS Aboukir, HMS Hogue 2 and HMS Cressy 2 on the Broad Fourteens off the Dutch coast with the loss of over 1,400 men.
24th » World War I: The Siege of Przemyśl (present-day Poland) begins.
26th » The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is established by the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1914
2nd » Tom Glazer, American singer-songwriter (d. 2003)
3rd » Dixy Lee Ray, American biologist and politician, 17th Governor of Washington (d. 1994)
4th » Rudolf Leiding, German businessman (d. 2003)
5th » Stuart Freeborn, English make up artist (d. 2013)
5th » Gail Kubik, American violinist, composer, and educator (d. 1984)
5th » Nicanor Parra, Chilean physicist, mathematician, and poet
7th » Lída Baarová, Czech-Austrian actress (d. 2000)
7th » Graeme Bell, Australian pianist and composer (d. 2012)
7th » James Van Allen, American physicist and philosopher (d. 2006)
8th » Patriarch Demetrios I of Constantinople (d. 1991)
8th » Denys Lasdun, English architect, designed the Royal National Theatre (d. 2001)
9th » John Passmore, Australian philosopher and academic (d. 2004)
10th » Robert Wise, American director and producer (d. 2005)