September is the ninth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of four months with a length of 30 days. September in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of March in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological autumn is on the 1st of September. In the Southern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological spring is on the 1st of September.
September symbols: The birthstone of September is the sapphire. The birth flowers for September are the forget-me-not, morning glory and aster. The zodiac signs for the month of September are Virgo (until September 21) and Libra (from September 22 onwards).
Historical Events for September, 1779
Day of Week 16th » American Revolutionary War: The Franco-American Siege of Savannah begins.
Day of Week 23rd » American Revolution: John Paul Jones on board the USS Bonhomme Richard 1765 6 wins the Battle of Flamborough Head.
Day of Week 28th » American Revolution: Samuel Huntington (statesman) or Samuel Huntington is elected President of the Continental Congress, succeeding John Jay.