WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The new calendar incorporated a leap year, which occurred every four years. The year 46 B.C.E. became 445 days in length, thus establishing a new calendar known as the Julian Calendar. Even today, the Julian Calendar is faithfully used due to its organization and accuracy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Then Julius Caesar came along and changed the calendar! In order to realign the Roman calendar with the sun, Julius Caesar had to add 90 extra days to the year 46 B.C. when he introduced his new Julian calendar. He also changed New Year’s Day to January 1st.

Detailed explanation-3: -Caesar is still relevant in modern society due to his tremendous influence on culture, language, military and political tactics, invention of a modern calendar, and his iconic representation of the Roman Empire. One of Caesar’s long-lasting accomplishments is the innovation of a new language and a new calendar.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Julian calendar is the name given to the revised Roman calendar that was introduced by Julius Caesar (with the advice of an astronomer) in 46 BCE and took effect in 45 BCE. The calendar fixed the length of a year at 365 days, divided into twelve months, with a leap day added to February every fourth year.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 46 B.C., Julius Caesar reformed the calendar by ordering the year to be 365 days in length and to contain 12 months.

Detailed explanation-6: -1: The Romans originally used a 10-month calendar, but Julius and Augustus Caesar each wanted months named after them, so they added July and August.