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They’re the Latin numerals for 7, 8, 9, and 10 verbatim. But why is December the 10th month?

They’re the Latin numerals for 7, 8, 9, and 10 verbatim. But why is December the 10th month?

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December used to be the 10th month. The calendar changed.

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Why and what was the original calendar? When was it changed and by who?

Spring was the new year?

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The Roman Calendar reform of 600 AUC went from a 10 month calendar to our current 12 month calendar.

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You mean 600AD?

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How could they so stupidly keep at least four months named literally the number they aren’t?