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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › JanuaryJanuary - Wikipedia

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   According to Theodor Mommsen, [3] 1 January became the first day of the year in 600 AUC of the Roman calendar (153 BC), due to disasters in the Lusitanian War. A Lusitanian chief called Punicus invaded the Roman territory, defeated two Roman governors, and killed their troops.

2. www.timeanddate.com › calendar › monthsJanuary: First Month of the Year - timeanddate.com

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   Learn about the origin, meaning, and significance of January, the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Discover the astronomical events, cultural celebrations, and historical milestones that happen in January.

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3. www.singapore-tickets.com › singapore-in-januarySingapore in January 2024 | Weather, Things to Do, Events & More

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   Learn why January is a good time to visit Singapore with fewer crowds, lower prices, and festive celebrations. Find out what to do, where to go, and how to prepare for the weather in this tropical destination.

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   January

   /ˈdʒanjʊəri/

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   • 1. the first month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the second month of winter: "Sophie was two in January"

   Word Origin Old English, from Latin Januarius (mensis) ‘(month) of Janus’ (see Janus), the Roman god who presided over doors and beginnings.

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5. www.almanac.com › content › month-january-holidays-facts-folkloreThe Month of January 2024: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

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   May 1, 2024 · January is National Clean Up Your Computer Month and National Hot Tea Month! Here are some more fun things to celebrate in January: January 1: Z Day (On this day, those whose last name begins with “Z” get to go first instead of last.) January 3: National Chocolate-Covered Cherry Day; January 6: National Bean Day; January 8: Elvis ...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJanuary | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and pronunciation of January, the first month of the year, after December and before February. Find translations of January in different languages and examples of its usage.

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8. www.britannica.com › topic › JanuaryJanuary | Meaning & Facts | Britannica

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   January, first month of the Gregorian calendar. It was named after Janus, the Roman god of all beginnings. January replaced March as the first month of the Roman year no later than 153

9. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › JanuaryJanuary - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   Snow in January in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is a winter month. January is named for Janus, the Roman god of doors and gates. January and February were put on the calendar after all the other months. This is because in the original Roman calendar, winter did not have months.