September 11
Day of year
254th
Days remaining
111 days
Days until next
149 days
Season
Autumn
♍ Virgo
Earth sign
Ruled by Mercury
Virgos are precise and methodical. They have a sharp analytical mind, a strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to be of service to others.
On this day in history
Terrorists hijack four commercial planes; attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon kill nearly 3,000 people.
Chilean President Salvador Allende dies during a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet.
Battle of Brandywine: British forces defeat George Washington's Continental Army in Pennsylvania.
Famous people born on September 11
O. Henry
American short story writer known for his twist endings
Season & calendar context
September 11 falls in Autumn (September – November) in the Northern Hemisphere. Days shortening, cooling temperatures. It is the 254th day of the year with 111 days remaining.