2006-07-14 02:36:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Our months were named based on the roman calendar. Back in ancient times, september really was the seventh month of the year. There were fewer months then too. We updated the time system but kept some of the old names, which is why the number based months are out of sync.
Another interesting factoid about the Roman connection: July and August are named after the Roman Emperors Julius Caesar, and Augustus Caesar.
2006-07-14 02:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by HoneyB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there used to be 10 months then Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar butted in and pushed the others down the list
2006-07-14 09:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by jonnygaijin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, I believe that the year had only 10 months and Jan and Feb were added (or maybe that was July and August)...
try this
http://webexhibits.org/calendars/calendar-roman.html
2006-07-14 09:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by rosends 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz, there is January,February, March,April,May,June,July and August which occupy the first 8 slots and the rest follow sequentially.......simple:P
2006-07-14 09:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by Dr.Drake Romorei 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it used to be when the names were first invented.
2006-07-14 09:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by darkmoon_reddawn_folkdomination 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
january and febuary were added later whe they realized a year was longer that prevously thought
2006-07-14 09:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by walstib_710 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very good question I have no answer for. Damn, you're smart.
2006-07-14 09:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by maya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is interesting. I never looked at it that way or made that connection.....now I feel dumb :(
2006-07-14 09:42:41 · answer #8 · answered by continualrelic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋