#July was named after Julius Caesar, shown in this 1698 print

Julius Caesar was born in 100 BC during the Roman month of Quintilis, which means fifth month. It was renamed Iulius (July) by the Roman Senate in 44 BC – the year Caesar was assassinated

(via @britishmuseum)

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