AUGUST

August was named in honor of Augustus Caesar. It has 31 days. August is shared by the astrological signs of Leo the Lion and Virgo. The month of August is often referred to as the "dog days of summer" but not because of pet pooches. It has to do with the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.

Some famous people born in August include Martha Stewart, Martin Sheen, Jeff Gordon, Deion Sanders and Halle Berry.

August 1 - National Girlfriends Day
August 3 - Friendship Day
August 4 -  U.S. Coast Guard Day
August 5 - Work Like a Dog Day
August 7 - Professsional Speakers Day
August 8 - Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day
August 9  - Book Lover's Day
August 11 -Son and Daughter Day
August 13 - Left Hander's Day
August 15 - Relaxation Day 
August 16 - National Honey Bee Awareness Day
August 17 - National Thriftshop Day
August 21 - Senior Citizen's Day
August 22 - National Tooth Fairy Day
August 25 - Kiss and Make Up Day
August 26 - National Dog Day
August 31 - National Eat Outside Day

SEPTEMBER

September is the ninth month and the only month with the same number of letters in its name as the number of the month. September marks the beginning of autumn. There are 30 days in the month of September, which starts on the same day of the week as December each year. Ancient Romans  believed that September was looked after by the god of fire. So they always expected fires and volcanic eruptions to occur during this month. The birthstone for September is the sapphire, which is found in many different colors but is most well known for being a bright, vivid blue color. The sapphire is known for representing wisdom, good fortune, truth, and power. On an average September day more babies are born in the US than on a day in any other month.

September 1 - Labor Day
September 5 - Cheese Pizza Day
September 6 - Read a Book Day
September 7 - Grandparent's Day
September 8 - Pardon Day
September 9  - Teddy Bear Day
September 11 - 911 Remembrance
September 13 - Positive Thinking Day
September 14  - National Cream-Filled Donut Day
September 16 - Step Family Day
September 17 - Citizenship Day
September 19 - International Talk Like A Pirate Day, Oktoberfest Begins
September 20 - Oktoberfest begins
September 22 - Business Women's Day
September 25 - National Comic Book Day
September 28 - National Good Neighbor Day