General Trivia / Fun Facts
This precious gemstone, which is commonly seen in blue but comes in a variety of colors, is also September's birthstone.
This rock band recorded the hit song "Wake Me Up When September Ends".
Green Day
This most populous U.S. state became a member of the union on September 9, 1850.
California
This U.S. holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in September.
Labor Day
This Destiny's Child member and global superstar was born on September 4, 1981.
Beyonce
September marks the start of this season for those in the Southern Hemisphere.
Spring
This Beatles album, which features the band crossing the street on the cover, was released in September 1969.
Abbey Road
This ship left Plymouth, England, in September 1620 carrying Pilgrims toward North America.
The Mayflower
Contrary to its name, this German beer festival actually begins in the month of September.
Oktoberfest
This tennis champion, winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, was born on September 26, 1981.
Serena Williams
Although it is now the 9th month in the year, September used to be this month in the original Roman calendar. (Hint: It's in the name!)
This Nintendo platform game, starring a brotherly pair of plumbers, first released on September 13, 1985.
Super Mario Bros.
World War II officially ended on September 2, 1945, with this country's formal surrender.
Japan
This large South American nation celebrates their Independence Day on September 7th.
Brazil
This flamboyant frontman, known as one of the best rock singers of all time, was born on September 5, 1946.
Freddie Mercury
The full moon that appears closest to the start of autumn is known as this.
Harvest Moon
This date in September is specifically mentioned in Earth, Wind and Fire's popular song named after the month.
These two candidates took part in the first nationally televised U.S. presidential debate on September 26, 1960
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon
This Jewish holiday, often observed in September, marks the beginning of the Hebrew calendar year.
Rosh Hashanah
This actor, also known as the rapper Childish Gambino, was born on September 25, 1983.
Donald Glover
This daisy-like flower, whose name means "star" in Greek, is the birth flower of September.
Aster
This sci-fi television show, featuring a duo of FBI agents investigating the paranormal, premiered on September 10, 1993.
The X-Files
On September 23rd, 1973 this supersonic airliner crossed the Atlantic for the first time.
Concorde
Chuseok, a harvest festival similar to Thanksgiving, is often celebrated in September by inhabitants of this country.
Korea
This action movie star was born on September 2, 1964. Just don't mess with his dog!
Keanu Reeves