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, 1973
Day of Week 18th » The Bahamas, East Germany and West Germany are admitted to the United Nations.
Day of Week 19th » King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has his investiture.
Day of Week 20th » Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes (tennis) known as Battle of the Sexes tennis match at the Houston Astrodome.