Trivial Facts About September

When you think about the month of September do Labor Day celebrations and the beginning of fall come to mind? There is a lot more to September than a late summer holiday and the promise of cooler weather. There are several monthly observances, many famous people celebrate their birthday in September, and many historic events took place during the ninth month of the year.

Read on to learn some trivial facts about September.

Basic Facts

September comes from the Latin words septem, meaning seven and septimus, meaning seventh. In ancient Rome, September was the seventh month of the year. When the Gregorian calendar was adopted, it became the ninth month of the year. It is one of the four months with thirty days.

Birthstone

The birthstone for September is the sapphire which symbolizes heaven. Sapphire comes from the mineral Corundum. Most people think of the color blue when the word sapphire is mentioned, but sapphire comes in many other colors including green, pink, purple, and yellow.

Flower

The flower for the month of September is the aster which symbolizes love. It also stands for daintiness and patience. The aster is a well known autumn flower along with its close relative, the chrysanthemum.

Astrological Signs

Virgo and Libra are the astrological signs for September. Birthdays from September 1st through the 22nd fall under the sign of Virgo. September 23rd through the 30th birthdays fall under the sign of Libra.

September Holidays and Observances

Labor Day is the most well known holiday in September. It is observed every year on the first Monday in September.

Grandparent's Day is observed in the United States on the first Sunday after Labor Day.

In the northern hemisphere, the Autumn Equinox occurs and fall begins. This takes place on September 22nd or 23rd, depending on the year.

For a list of daily observances in September go to:
http://www.butlerwebs.com/holidays/september.htm

Historic Events in September

Many major events happened during the ninth month of the year. Here are a few historical events that took place in September.

Continental Congress changed the name of the United Colonies to the United States on September 9, 1776.

President William McKinley was shot on September 6, 1901 while attending the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition in New York. He passed away eight days later on September 14, 1901.

The United States was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. Almost 3,000 people in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington DC died because of the attacks that took place on that day.

Monthly Observances

There are over thirty monthly observances during the month of September. Some of them are listed below.

Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Apple Month
Chicken Month
Cholesterol Education Month
Infant Mortality Awareness Month
Little League Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
School Success Month

To see more monthly observances in September go to: http://www.butlerwebs.com/holidays/september.htm

Famous People Born in September

Many famous people were born in September. Here are just a few of them.

One President: William Howard Taft
Several Actors and Actresses: Michael Douglas, Salma Hayek, Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Christopher Reeve, Adam Sandler, Will Smith, Luke Wilson, Catherine Zeta Jones
Singers: Ray Charles, Gloria Estefan, Beyonce Knowles, Bruce Springsteen, Hank Williams
Athletes: Lance Armstrong, Serena Williams

You can find a complete listing of famous people born in September at: http://www.saidwhat.co.uk/quotes/month/9

Now that you've learned a lot of trivial facts about September, share them with your family and friends. Amaze them with your knowledge!

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http://www.americangemsociety.org/birthstones.htm#September
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http://www.iflorist.com/en/gifts/meaning/#w
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
http://www.saidwhat.co.uk/quotes/month/9