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, 1931
Day of Week 18th » The Mukden Incident gives Japan the pretext to invade and occupy Manchuria.
Day of Week 30th » Start of Voortrekkers (youth organisation) named "Die Voortrekkers" youth movement for Afrikaners in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1931
1st » Abdul Haq Ansari, Indian theologian and scholar (d. 2012)
1st » Sammy Arena, American singer (d. 2012)
1st » Beano Cook, American sportscaster (d. 2012)
1st » Cecil Parkinson, English politician, Secretary of State for Transport
1st » Sunny von Bülow, American socialite (d. 2008)
1st » Boxcar Willie, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1999)
2nd » Clifford Jordan, American saxophonist (d. 1993)
3rd » Albert DeSalvo, American serial killer (d. 1973)
3rd » Dick Motta, American basketball player and coach
3rd » Guy Spitaels, Belgian politician, 7th Minister-President of the Walloon Region (d. 2012)
4th » Jack Boucher, American photographer (d. 2012)
4th » Mitzi Gaynor, American actress, singer, and dancer
4th » Antonios Trakatellis, Greek biochemist and politician
6th » Bud Shrake, American journalist, author, and screenwriter (d. 2009)
7th » Charles Camilleri, Maltese composer (d. 2009)
7th » Josep Lluís Núñez, Spanish businessman
7th » Bruce Reynolds, English criminal (d. 2013)
8th » John Garrett (British politician) called John Garrett, English politician (d. 2007)