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A surprising History of August!
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The Surprising History of August
As one proverb tells it: 'When it rains in August, it rains honey and wine.'
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Published: August 01, 2025Last Updated: August 04, 2025
August, the last full month of summer, represents steamy temperatures, family vacations before back-to-school season kicks into high gear and lush gardens ripe for the picking. Historically, it also boasts celestial wonders, forgotten celebrations and weather-related proverbs. Here’s a closer look at its history.
August’s Ancient Origins
Originally the sixth month called “Sextilis” (Latin for “sixth”) under the Roman calendar, August was renamed to honor Augustus Caesar in 8 B.C. by the Roman Senate. The Senate had already renamed July in honor of Julius Caesar after his assassination. When Augustus Caesar, Rome’s first emperor, took power, he sought the same treatment. It became the eighth month with the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1582.
August Full Moon and Astronomical Events
There’s something fishy about August’s full moon. Named the Sturgeon Moon by Native Americans, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, it pays homage to giant lake sturgeon, once commonly found in the Great Lakes toward summer’s end.
Mid-August also marks the peak time to peep the Perseids, the year’s most popular meteor shower, reports NASA. Featuring 50 to 100 meteors per hour, they light up the night sky with bright streaking tails and fireballs.
Forgotten Holidays and Celebrations
August boasts plenty of food-themed days and historical celebrations.
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