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September, the month with 30 days, is home to zodiac signs like Virgo (August 23 - September 22) and Libra (September 23 - October 22), having a long and interesting history.

One of the interesting facts about September is that September has varied positions in different calendars around the world, namely, the Roman calendar and Gregorian calendar. The Roman calendar states September as the seventh month ('Septem' is Latin for seven, hence the name).

The Gregorian calendar, however, states September as the ninth month with 30 days, which means the seventh month is equal to the ninth month! This discrepancy happened because the old Roman calendar only had 10 months, which is why September was the seventh month. We all know why the first day of this month, September 1, is special since it slowly indicates the arrival of Autumn (fall).

Autumn is signified by brown leaves, which makes September fun! Late September or the beginning of October marks the start of the harvest season, which is why September is also known as the harvest month. September is very exciting indeed for the various holidays and special events which the month has to offer every year, bringing peace to people around the world. Join in on this adventure to learn some cool September fun facts for your next trivia night with your friends! Let us look at some more exhilarating facts about September in this article! After you have read these interesting facts about the name of the ninth month of the year, also check out September birthday facts and January birthdays facts.

Place Of September In The Calendar

September is regarded as the time when summer ends and winter starts in the northern hemisphere. But do you know about the importance of the ninth month in the calendar? Here are some fun facts on the place of September in the calendar that you will certainly enjoy.

As we’ve seen before, one of the fun facts about September is that it has different positions in different calendars. Since September is the harvest month and home to the Autumn season around the world, its conflicting positions might be confusing.

Fall sees the end of old leaves and the beginning of new ones every year, which is a fun time to be around!

September is a time of celebration around the world with numerous holidays like Labor Day, which gives us an opportunity to brush up on our facts about this month.

According to the old Roman Calendar, September is the seventh month of the year. This calendar only had 10 months, which was introduced by legendary Roman emperor Romulus around 700 BC. The new Julian Calendar was later adopted, which is quite similar to the Gregorian calendar.

The Gregorian calendar lists September as the ninth month (which also happens to be the case in the Julian calendar), the third in the order of four months having 30 days.

The term 'hemisphere' seems to have a connection with the month of September. September is considered to be the start of the Autumn equinox, marking the beginning of fall in the Northern hemisphere. People believe September in the Northern hemisphere is equivalent to March in the Southern hemisphere.

People living in the Northern hemisphere get to enjoy the fall season during the month of September, during which the Southern hemisphere experiences the Vernal equinox. This also happens to be one of the quirky facts about September!

Highlights Of September

Well, apart from being the ninth month of the year, September has been witness to some extremely important events in history. Here are some of the major highlights of September that you must certainly note.

The great thing about September is that during this time, nature blesses people with 'Morning Glory.' Morning Glory is a beautiful purple flower which blooms during the month of September; if you want to catch a glimpse of it blooming, try looking for it during the early morning.

Aster is another one of these birth flowers which blooms in September. In fact, both these birth flowers symbolize love and affection. So, in a way, September symbolizes love, affection, and morality! Let us look at some facts about the days of the month of September. Each of the days of September is filled with rich events.

The first day of the month, September 1, is a special day but not in a very fond way. This day had two major events; these two events are - the invasion of Poland by Germany and the start of World War II.

September 2 is of great significance as it marked an end to the World War. Imperial Japan, under the influence of Emperor Hirohito, announced that Japan would be surrendering on this day which marked the beginning of fall with a path towards world peace.

September 8 is known as 'International Literacy Day.' This day is celebrated every year to teach people about the importance of literacy and education.

Similarly, the 27 of September is celebrated as 'World Tourism Day,' which aims to promote the tourism industry.

The fall season during this month has great symbolism. It signifies the end of an old time and the beginning of a new era.

September is full of such interesting facts; all of the days of this month celebrate human history and the bond of peace!

The only US President to have had a September birthday was William Taft.  Holidays In September

Holidays In September

Well, if you are someone who loves holidays, then you will certainly enjoy September. Yes, there are plenty of holidays in September which allow you to have great fun with friends and family. Here are some interesting facts about the various holidays in September.

Holidays dominate the months of September and October. October obviously gives way to the spooky season, while September brings home a great deal of pride for the American people living in the United States or around the world.

This month is home to Labor Day, which is a national holiday in the United States which celebrates the American Labor Movement; it gives credit to laborers for helping build their country and contributing to its prosperity. For people living in the United States, this day signifies the spirit of an average American!

While American people get to celebrate Labor Day, September is home to other holidays as well.

The 21 September is also celebrated as 'World Peace Day.' The United Nations introduced this day to uphold the ideals of peace; only by a sense of peace and harmony can the people of this world be at ease.

September 17 is celebrated as Constitution Day by the United States as on this day that the American Parliament convened to sign the constitution.

The 11 September is 9/11 Remembrance Day as the entire world stands together to honor the victims of the deadly attacks, which shook everyone to their core. This day stands as a reminder that love conquers all.

One of the biggest events of the year, 'Oktoberfest,' starts off in Germany during September, stretching all the way to October. It's a huge festival where you see colorful dresses and a lot of singing, dancing, drinking, and fun!

29 September is celebrated as 'World Heart Day.' This day is celebrated to educate people about deadly heart diseases like heart attacks and strokes, which are the leading causes of death around the world.

13 December is celebrated as 'International Chocolate Day'; 15 December is celebrated as 'International Day of Democracy,' while 21 September is celebrated as 'World Gratitude Day.'

Fun Facts About September

Well, the weather in September is usually quite pleasant, making it ideal for having fun. As summer comes to an end and winter is around the corner, here are some fun facts about September that you will really cherish.

Through this journey of ours, we discovered some interesting things about September. The month of September is full of surprises (and a lot of holidays!). The ninth month of the year is as interesting as its zodiac signs.

  • September has a lot of history, which means that it has a lot of secrets that have been scattered all around. In order to quench our thirst for knowledge about this month, we shall take a deep dive into some more fun facts about September.
  • Let's make a list of September facts now, shall we? Well, there are so many fun facts to note about September that the space here might not suffice. So, we are listing some of the most interesting facts that will allow you to see this month in an entirely new light.
  • The birthstone for this month is Sapphire.
  • A very interesting fact about September is that it is the ninth month, and it happens to have nine letters in its name; it is the only month to do so! It also happens to be the month with the longest name.
  • 'Harvest Moon,' the fullest moon of the year, happens during September. It seems fit since September is the harvest month.
  • September also happens to be a famous month in pop songs since it is the most mentioned month out of all the others.
  • The first-ever newspaper in the United States was printed on 25th September 1690.
  • We have Julius Caesar to thank for an important amendment in the calendar otherwise, September would just be 29 days.
  • President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery in the territories held by the Confederacy on September 22, 1862.
  • According to various surveys, September happens to be the most popular birthday month. In fact, children born in September are more likely to succeed in school.
  • September seems to be popular in pop culture as well! At least six movies have September in their titles, more than any other month.
  • Some of the most popular celebrities who have their birthdays in the month of September are Beyonce, Nick Jonas, Will Smith, Zendaya, Charlie Sheen, Wiz Khalifa, P!nk, Adam Sandler, Hugh Grant, and Jennifer Hudson.
  • September is the time when the season in the northern hemisphere starts to change from summers to winters.
  • September is so much fun when you think about it. Keep these trivia facts in your mind and impress everyone around you! After all, the 30 days of September are meant for you to have as much fun as you can. So, go ahead and make the most of it.
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