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, 1895
Day of Week 3rd » John Brallier becomes the first openly professional American football player, when he was paid US$10 by Dave Berry (American football) or David Berry, to play for the Latrobe Athletic Association in a 12-0 win over the Jeanette Athletic Association.
Day of Week 7th » The first game of what would become known as Rugby league e.g rugby league football is played, in England, starting the 1895–96 Northern Rugby Football Union season.
Day of Week 18th » Booker T. Washington delivers the "Atlanta compromise" address.
18th » Daniel David Palmer gives the first chiropractic adjustment.