August
August
August (pronounced /ɔːˈɡʌst/) is the eighth month of the year in the Julian calendar and Gregorian calendar, coming between July and September. It has 31 days.
Etymology
The term "August" originates from the Latin word Augustus, named after the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar. The month was originally named Sextilis in Latin, as it was the sixth month in the ancient Roman calendar, which started in March. It was renamed to Augustus in honor of Augustus Caesar, as several significant events in his rise to power occurred in this month.
Related Terms
- Augustus Caesar: The first Roman Emperor, after whom the month of August is named.
- Julian calendar: The calendar system that was used by the Romans, and in which August was originally the sixth month.
- Gregorian calendar: The calendar system currently in use in most of the world, in which August is the eighth month.
- Summer: In the Northern Hemisphere, August falls in the middle of summer.
- Autumn: In the Southern Hemisphere, August is the last month of winter and the beginning of autumn.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on August
- Wikipedia's article - August
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