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, 1921
5th » Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle party in San Francisco ends with the death of the young actress Virginia Rappe: One of the first scandals of the Hollywood community.
7th » In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant, a two-day event, is held.
7th » The Legion of Mary, the largest Consecrated life Apostolic congregations named apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, is founded in Dublin, Ireland.
11th » Nahalal, the first moshav in Palestine, is settled as part of a Zionist plan to colonize Palestine and creating a Jewish state, later to be Israel.
21st » A storage silo in Ludwigshafen or Oppau, Germany, Oppau explosion known as explodes, killing 500-600 people.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1921
1st » Willem Frederik Hermans, Dutch author, poet, and playwright (d. 1995)
1st » Madhav Mantri, Indian cricketer (d. 2014)
3rd » Thurston Dart, English pianist, conductor, and musicologist (d. 1971)
3rd » Marguerite Higgins, American journalist (d. 1966)
5th » Murray Henderson (ice hockey) named Murray Henderson, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (d. 2013)
5th » Jack Valenti, American businessman, created the Motion Picture Association of America film rating system called MPAA film rating system (d. 2007)