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To: narses

Why do they say the first day of Spring is August 15th?


7 posted on 07/12/2009 5:43:42 PM PDT by 2Jedismom (Μολών Λαβέ)
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To: 2Jedismom

Well, It is complicated, but August was named after Augustus Casear and one half year seperates August 15 from the assassination of Julius Caesar. I hope this helps.


13 posted on 07/12/2009 5:53:02 PM PDT by nkycincinnatikid
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