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, 1066
Day of Week 20th » Battle of Fulford, Viking Harald Hardrada defeats earls Morcar and Edwin, Earl of Mercia or Edwin
Day of Week 25th » The Battle of Stamford Bridge marks the end of the Viking invasions of England.
Day of Week 27th » William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the River Somme, beginning the Norman conquest of England.
Day of Week 28th » William the Conqueror or William the Bastard (also known as William the Conqueror) invades England beginning the Norman conquest of England.
Famous Deaths for September 1066
25th » Tostig Godwinson, English son of Godwin, Earl of Wessex