September - Definition and Overview

September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days.

September begins in Virgo and ends in Libra.

In the wheel of the year September spans the autumn equinox in the northern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere it has a corresponding position with respect to the spring equinox. These equinoxes coincide on or about September 21.

History

The name comes from the Latin septem, for "seven" - September was the seventh month of the year until 153 BCE.

In Greek civilization, September was called Boedromion.

Other names

• In the Irish Calendar the month is called Meán Fómhair (literally "Middle of Autumn") and is the middle month of the Autumn season.

Holidays

• In Canada and the United States, Labo(u)r Day is observed on the first Monday in September.
• In Japan, Respect for the Aged Day is a national holiday celebrated on the third Monday of September. Autumnal Equinox Day is also a national holiday.

Trivia

• September begins on the same day of the week as December every year.

• September's flower is the morning glory.
• September's birthstone is the sapphire.

• In the year 1752, in the British Empire, the Gregorian calendar was adopted and as a result September did not have days numbered 3-13.

• On Usenet, it is said that September 1993 never ended.

See also

• Historical anniversaries