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, 1964
12th » Canyonlands National Park is designated as a National Park.
13th » Army of the Republic of Vietnam called South Vietnamese Generals Lâm Văn Phát and Dương Văn Đức fail in a September 1964 South Vietnamese coup attempt e.g coup attempt against General Nguyễn Khánh.
18th » Constantine II of Greece marries Queen Anne-Marie of Greece e.g Danish princess Anne-Marie.
18th » North Vietnamese Army begins infiltration of South Vietnam.
21st » Malta becomes independent from the United Kingdom.
25th » The Mozambican War of Independence against Portugal begins.
27th » The British BAC TSR-2 e.g TSR-2 aircraft XR219 makes its maiden flight from Boscombe Down in Wiltshire.
29th » The Argentina or Argentine comic strip Mafalda is published for the first time.
5th » Frank Farina, Australian footballer and manager
5th » Sergei Loznitsa, Belarusian-Ukrainian director and screenwriter
5th » Ken Norman, American basketball player
5th » Amanda Ooms, Swedish actress
5th » Kevin Saunderson, American DJ and producer (Inner City (band) or Inner City)
6th » Rosie Perez, American actress, dancer, and director
7th » Andy Hug, Swiss martial artist and kick-boxer (d. 2000)
7th » Helir-Valdor Seeder, Estonian politician
8th » Raven (wrestler) or Raven, American wrestler and actor
8th » Michael Johns (policy analyst) or Michael Johns, American businessman and journalist
8th » Joachim Nielsen, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist (Jokke & Valentinerne) (d. 2000)
8th » Victor Ubogu, Nigerian-English rugby player
9th » Aleksandar Hemon, Bosnian-American author and critic
10th » John E. Sununu, American engineer and politician
11th » Ellis Burks, American baseball player and manager
11th » Victor Wooten, American bass player, songwriter, and producer (Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Vital Tech Tones, SMV (band) named SMV, and Chick Corea Elektric Band)
26th » Dave Martinez, American baseball player and coach
26th » John Tempesta, American drummer (White Zombie (band) White Zombie, Helmet, Testament (band) Testament, The Cult, and Scum of the Earth (band) Scum of the Earth)
27th » Predrag Brzaković, Serbian footballer (d. 2012)
27th » Johnny du Plooy, South African boxer (d. 2013)
27th » Stephan Jenkins, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Third Eye Blind)
28th » Claudio Borghi, Argentinian footballer and manager
28th » Laura Cerón, Mexican-American actress
28th » Gregor Fisken, Scottish race car driver
28th » Janeane Garofalo, American comedian, actress, producer, and screenwriter
28th » Paul Jewell, English footballer and manager
28th » Mārtiņš Roze, Latvian politician (d. 2012)
29th » Jeanna Fine, American porn actress and dancer
29th » Brad Lohaus, American basketball player
30th » Trey Anastasio, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Phish, Oysterhead, Dave Matthews & Friends, Phil Lesh and Friends, Surrender to the Air, and SerialPod)
30th » Monica Bellucci, Italian model and actress
30th » Robby Takac, American singer-songwriter and bass player (Goo Goo Dolls and Amungus)
Famous Deaths for September 1964
2nd » Glenn Albert Black, American archaeologist and scholar (b. 1900)
2nd » Alvin C. York, American colonel, Medal of Honor recipient (b. 1887)
7th » Walter A. Brown, American businessman (b. 1905)
11th » Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh, Indian poet and critic (b. 1917)
18th » Clive Bell, English philosopher and critic (b. 1881)
28th » Harpo Marx, American comedian, actor, and singer (b. 1888)