This month was called Sextilis unti 8 B.C., when the guy running things decided a name change was in order. His name? Augustus.
He also added a day because the previous man in charge — Julius — named a month for himself that had 31 days.
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This month was called Sextilis unti 8 B.C., when the guy running things decided a name change was in order. His name? Augustus.
He also added a day because the previous man in charge — Julius — named a month for himself that had 31 days.