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, 1940
6th » King Carol II of Romania abdicates and is succeeded by his son Michael of Romania named Michael.
7th » Treaty of Craiova: Romania loses Southern Dobruja to Bulgaria.
9th » George Stibitz pioneers the first remote operation of a computer.
9th » Treznea massacre: The Hungarian Army, supported by Hungarians in Romania known as local Hungarians kill 93 Romanians or Romanian civilians in Treznea, a village in Northern Transylvania, as part of attempts to ethnic cleansing.
11th » George Stibitz performs the first remote operation of a computer.
12th » Cave paintings are discovered in Lascaux, France.
12th » An explosion at the Hercules Powder Company plant in Succasunna-Kenvil, New Jersey called Kenvil, New Jersey kills 51 people and injures over 200.
14th » Ip massacre: The Hungarian Army, supported by Hungarians in Romania known as local Hungarians, kill 158 Romanian civilians in Ip, Sălaj, a village in Northern Transylvania, an act of ethnic cleansing.
15th » World War II: The climax of the Battle of Britain, when the Royal Air Force shoots down large numbers of Luftwaffe aircraft.
16th » World War II: Kingdom of Italy named Italian troops Italian invasion of Egypt named conquer Sidi Barrani.
17th » World War II: Following the Nazi Germany or German defeat in the Battle of Britain, Adolf Hitler called Hitler postpones Operation Sea Lion indefinitely.
18th » The British liner SS named City of Benares is sunk by German submarine U-48 (1939) or German submarine U-48; those killed include 77 child refugees.
19th » Witold Pilecki is voluntarily captured and sent to Auschwitz in order to smuggle out information and start a Jewish resistance under Nazi rule In concentration camps e.g resistance.
27th » World War II: The Tripartite Pact is signed in Berlin by Germany, Japan and Italy.
29th » Two Avro Ansons of No. 2 Service Flying Training School RAAF 1940 Brocklesby mid-air collision known as collide in mid-air over Brocklesby, New South Wales, Australia, remain locked together after colliding, and then land safely.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1940
1st » Stanislav Stepashkin, Russian boxer (d. 2013)
19th » Bill Medley, American singer-songwriter (The Righteous Brothers)
19th » Zandra Rhodes, English fashion designer, founded the Fashion and Textile Museum
19th » Sylvia Tyson, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist (Quartette (band) or Quartette, Ian & Sylvia, and Great Speckled Bird (band) called Great Speckled Bird)
19th » Ed Westfall, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster
19th » Paul Williams (songwriter) e.g Paul Williams, American singer-songwriter and actor
20th » Tarō Asō, Japanese politician, 92nd Prime Minister of Japan
20th » Jeremy Child, English actor
20th » William Finley (actor) named William Finley, American actor (d. 2012)
20th » Anna Pavord, Welsh-English journalist and author
21st » Ron Fenton, English footballer, coach, and manager (d. 2013)
21st » Hermann Knoflacher, Austrian engineer and engineer
21st » Bill Kurtis, American journalist and producer
22nd » Anna Karina, Danish-French actress, director, and screenwriter
23rd » Tim Rose, American singer-songwriter and banjo player (The Big 3 (folk group) known as The Big 3) (d. 2002)