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, 1967
1st » The Khmer–Chinese Friendship Association is banned in Cambodia
3rd » Dagen H in Sweden: Traffic changes from driving on the left to driving on the right overnight.
4th » Vietnam War: Operation Swift begins when U.S. United States Marines named Marines engage the North Vietnamese in battle in the Khe Sanh known as Que Son Valley.
8th » The formal end of steam traction in the North East of England by British Railways.
10th » The people of Gibraltar Gibraltar sovereignty referendum, 1967 known as vote to remain a British dependency rather than becoming part of Spain.
20th » RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 is launched at John Brown & Company, Clydebank, Scotland. It is operated by the Cunard Line.
30th » BBC BBC Light Programme Light Programme, BBC Third Programme Third Programme and BBC Home Service Home Service are replaced with BBC Radio BBC Radio 2 2, BBC Radio 3 3 and BBC Radio 4 4 Respectively, BBC Radio 1 is also launched with Tony Blackburn presen
Famous Birthdays on September in 1967
1st » David Whissell, Canadian engineer and politician
2nd » Frank Fontsere, American drummer and songwriter (Fozzy and Stuck Mojo)
2nd » Andreas Möller, German footballer and manager