Originally called “Sextilis” in the Roman calendar as it was the sixth month of the year, August was then renamed in honor of Emperor Augustus in 8 B.C. to commemorate his military victories.
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Originally called “Sextilis” in the Roman calendar as it was the sixth month of the year, August was then renamed in honor of Emperor Augustus in 8 B.C. to commemorate his military victories.
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