History: September literally means "seventh month", October "eig…

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Did you know? September literally means "seventh month", October "eighth", November "ninth" and December "tenth" — odd for months that now sit at positions 9 through 12. That is because the Romans originally counted just 10 months. Only around 700 BC were January and February added.

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September literally means "seventh month", October "eighth", November "ninth" and December "tenth" — odd for months that now sit at positions 9 through 12. That is because the Romans originally counted just 10 months. Only around 700 BC were January and February added.

September betekent letterlijk "zevende maand", oktober "achtste", november "negende" en december "tiende" — vreemd voor maanden 9 t/m 12 op de kalender. Het komt doordat de Romeinen oorspronkelijk maar 10 maanden telden. Pas rond 700 v.Chr. werden januari en februari toegevoegd.

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