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, 1989
Day of Week 4th » In Leipzig, East Germany, the first of Monday demonstrations in East Germany known as weekly demonstration for the legalisation of opposition groups and democracy called democratic reforms takes place.
Day of Week 8th » Partnair Flight 394 drove into the North Sea, killing 55 people. The investigation showed that the tail of the plane vibrated loose in flight due to sub-standard connecting bolts that had been fraudulently sold as aircraft-grade.
Day of Week 11th » Hungary announces that the East Germany named East German refugees who had been housed in temporary camps were free to leave for West Germany.
Day of Week 13th » Largest anti-Apartheid march in South Africa, led by Desmond Tutu.
Day of Week 19th » A terrorist bomb explodes UTA Flight 772 in mid-air above the Tùnùrù Desert, Niger, killing 171.