January

January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days.

Named for Janus, [Roman god]? of doors and gateways. This and February were the last two months to be added to the calendar, since the Romans originally considered winter a monthless period. Although March was originally the first month, January usurped that position since the consuls were usually chosen then.

See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Historical anniversaries

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