8 Fun Facts to Know If You are Born in September
5. Important days
While “Labor Day” is observed on the first Monday in September, “National Grandparents’ Day” is commemorated the following Sunday. Besides, the autumnal equinox occurs on either September 22 or 23 in the northern hemisphere and the vernal equinox in the southern.
6. Historic occurrences
September hasn’t been the luckiest of months if we look at history. While September 11, 2001 will forever be etched in all our minds as a terrible nightmare, long ago in 1901, President William McKinley was shot which ultimately resulted in his subsequent death a couple of days later.
7. Famous birthdays
The fallen hero, Lance Armstrong was born in this month and so were a host of celebrities like Bruce Springsteen, Michael Douglas and Will Smith among others.
8. Some observances
While the famous Oktoberfest is celebrated in Germany in late September and the Herbstmonat in Switzerland, the US celebrates the seemingly innocent “Apple Month”, “Sewing Month” and “Honey Month” in September.
