Fun Facts
This is the official Birthstone of September
Sapphire!
This band’s 1978 hit song asks, “Do you remember the 21st night of September?
Earth, Wind & Fire!
On September 8, 1504, this Italian artist’s famous statue of David was unveiled in Florence
Michelangelo!
September marks the start of this colorful season in the Northern Hemisphere
Autumn (Fall)!
Name one of September’s birth flowers The A_ _ _ _ and the M_ _ _ _ _ _ G_ _ _ _
The Aster and the Morning Glory
September is often associated with the start of this major American sport’s season
Football (NFL)
On September 30, 1960, this classic cartoon featuring a Stone Age family premiered on TV
The Flintstones!
Many birds begin this seasonal journey south in September
Migration!
In the ancient Roman calendar, September was originally the ___ month of the year.
The Seventh Month!
The U.S. Open, a major event in this sport, ends in early September
Tennis!
The Mayflower set sail for England to the New World in September of what year?
The Year 1620!
This full moon, often occurring in September, is the closest to the autumn equinox
The Harvest Moon!
The Zodiac signs of September are Virgo and this other sign
Libra!
On September 9, 1956, this rock ’n’ roll star made his famous first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show
Elvis Presley!
Which Canadian city was incorporated on September 1, 1883, and is now one of the largest cities in Alberta?
Calgary
September is peak harvest time for this popular fruit often linked with back-to-school season
Apples!
September is one of only four months of the year with exactly this characteristic about the day of the week it starts and ends on
September always ends on the same day of the week it begins!
Which actor played James Bond for the first time in a film released in September 1962?
Sean Connery
Which national holiday is celebrated in Canada on the first Monday of September?
Labour Day
This day was celebrated on Sunday September 14th to honour these people and their bond with their grandchildren.
Grandparents Day