Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore
About the Month of August
July 27 : 05 days to August
Did you know that the month of August is named for Augustus, Julius Ceasar’s grandnephew?
After he defeated Marc Antony and Cleopatra to became emperor of Rome, the Roman Senate voted to name a month after him, just as they had named the month of July his great uncle. Not only was August named after him, but the Roman Senate decided to lengthen the month from 30 days to 31 days — since Julius’ month, July, also had 31 days.
We’ll be presenting a new “Did You Know?” fact each day as we countdown to the month of August! So stop by again tomorrow.