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, 1852
Day of Week 11th » The State of Buenos Aires secedes from the Federales (Argentina) named Argentine Federal government, rejoining on September 17, 1861. Several places are named 'Once de Septiembre' after this event.
Day of Week 24th » The first airship powered by (a steam) engine, created by Henri Giffard, travels convert 17 mi km from Paris to Trappes.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1852
2nd » Paul Bourget, French author and critic (d. 1935)
6th » Schalk Willem Burger, South African commander, lawyer, and politician, 6th President of the South African Republic (d. 1918)