September marked the discovery of Jupiter’s moon Io in 1610.
September (Month) - Facts for Kids
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Facts About September (Month) For Kids
Educational Connections
September represents National Library Card Sign-up Month in the United States.
September represents National Library Card Sign-up Month in many countries.
September includes International Literacy Day, promoting global education.
September contains Constitution Day in the United States, teaching civics.
September hosts many back-to-school festivals worldwide.
September brings Science Week in many countries, promoting STEM education.
September includes International Day of Peace, teaching conflict resolution.
September contains Math Storytelling Day on September 25.
September brings National History Day activities in many schools.
Cultural Festivals
September brings Oktoberfest celebrations beginning in Munich, Germany.
September hosts the Moon Festival in many East Asian countries.
September includes the Venice Film Festival in Italy.
September brings Peru’s Spring Festival celebrations.
September contains Ethiopia‘s New Year celebration, Enkutatash.
September hosts Japan’s Respect for the Aged Day festival.
September brings Scotland’s Highland Games competitions.
September includes Brazil’s Independence Day celebrations.
September contains Korea’s Harvest Festival, Chuseok.
Korea’s Harvest Festival, Chuseok, mostly falls in September, celebrating family and ancestors.
Modern Significance
September marks the International Day of Democracy on the 15th, a global day promoted by the UN to reflect on and celebrate democratic values.
September brings World Car-Free Day on the 22nd.
September hosts International Day of Charity on the 5th.
September contains World First Aid Day on the second Saturday.
September brings International Day of Clean Air on the 7th.
September marks Software Freedom Day worldwide.
September hosts World Alzheimer’s Day on the 21st.
September brings International Day of Sign Languages on the 23rd.
September contains World Tourism Day on the 27th.
September marks International Translation Day on the 30th.
Environmental Connections
September shows the Northern Lights becoming more visible as nights lengthen.
September often marks peak mushroom hunting season in many forests.
September brings the start of fall foliage tourism.
