our running year 2007 can be also be called as AD 2007? does that mean that the years 1587 can ve called as AD 1587? How can the AD system be placed in our calender years?
2007-09-02 19:25:33 · 4 answers · asked by kjijujoseph 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
It's based on the christian calendar with 1 AD marking the birth of Christ. 2007 AD indicates 2007 years after the birth of Christ.
Anno Domini means "The Year of Our Lord"
2007-09-02 19:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by Journeyman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? Anno Domini refers to the years spanning year 1 to present.
2007-09-03 02:31:01 · answer #2 · answered by nike767 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right. AD refers to the year after the birth of Jesus. and our current calendar is based on that.
2007-09-03 02:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by mstq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Most systems use the Gregorian calender. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar
2007-09-03 02:31:59 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋