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Roman calendar. It was the fifth month of the year until January and February were added in 450 BC. It got its original name from the Latin word for fifth. Later the name was changed to Julius in honor of Julius Caesar who was born on July 12.

July in Other Languages

• Chinese( Mandarin)- qiyuè

• Danish- juli

• French- juillet

• Italian- luglio

• Latin- quintilis

• Spanish- julio Historical Names:

• Roman: Quintilis

• Saxon: Litha

• Germanic: Heu-mond( Hay month) Fun Facts about July

• It is the second summer month after June.

• There are many countries which have their Independence Day during the month of July. These include the United States, Belarus, Venezuela, Argentina, Belgium, the Bahamas, and the Maldives. The