Day of the year
September 23
Born on September 23? You're a Libra with the Sapphire birthstone.
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September 23 Zodiac Sign
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Element: Air
diplomaticcharmingfair-mindedsocialbalanced
Birthstone
Sapphire
Birth Flower
Aster
Season
Fall
Numerology 5
A number of freedom, change, and restless adventure.
September 23: This Day in History
- 1779— John Paul Jones, commanding the Bonhomme Richard, uttered his famous words 'I have not yet begun to fight!' during battle against the British warship Serapis.
- 1846— German astronomers Johann Galle and Heinrich d'Arrest discovered Neptune using mathematical predictions by Urbain Le Verrier.
- 1939— Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, died in London after requesting his physician end his prolonged suffering from oral cancer.
- 1952— Richard Nixon delivered the 'Checkers Speech' on live television, saving his vice-presidential candidacy after a political scandal.
- 1973— Juan Perón returned to power in Argentina after 18 years in exile, winning a presidential election.
Famous Birthdays on September 23
- Bruce Springsteen (1949) — rock musician known as 'The Boss'
- Julio Iglesias (1943) — Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records
- Ray Charles (1930) — pioneering soul and jazz musician
- Jason Alexander (1959) — actor known for playing George Costanza in Seinfeld
- Ani DiFranco (1970) — folk singer-songwriter and activist
Did You Know? September 23 Fun Facts
- Neptune was the first planet to be discovered through mathematical prediction rather than direct observation, confirming the power of Newtonian mechanics.
- Bruce Springsteen got his nickname 'The Boss' because he used to collect band members' pay from club owners and distribute it fairly to everyone.
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