July is named after the Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar. The month used to be called Quintilis (“the fifth” in Latin) because it used to be the fifth month in the ancient Roman cal… See more

The old Roman calendar started in March. The fifth month was called mens quintilis. In the year 154 BCE, a rebellion forced the Roman senate to change the beginning of the civil ye… See more

Buck Moon: July’s Full Moonis known under many traditional names: Buck Moon, Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wort Moon. New Moon: The New Moon phase on July 5, 2024, is t… See more

The hot and humid days in July are known as “the dog days.” Historically, the star Sirius was rising in the night sky just as the hot summer days started. Because the star is part of th… See more

Independence Day
Independence Dayor “Fourth of July” is one of the most important holidays in the United States. On July 4, Americans celebrate their declar… See more