So why is the most widely used calendar in the world so inconsistent in the lengths of its months And why is february stuck with the fewest number of days Blame it on roman superstition. With 28 days, february is the shortest month of the year, but why is this But you’d probably like a little more explanation than that, so let’s dive in… the roman calendar divided the year based on lunar cycles, which. Have you ever wondered why february has only 28 days
Learn about the history, astronomy, and cultural significance of february, the second month of the gregorian calendar Discover how february got its 28 days, why it has leap years, and what events and traditions are associated with it. This got us thinking, why does february only have 28—and sometimes 29—days, anyway Today, we answer that question with help from slate and mental floss magazine Early roman calendars february’s 28 days date back to the second king of rome, numa pompilius Before he became king, rome’s lunar calendar was just 10 months long.
Find out how leap years, purification rituals, and unlucky numbers shaped the history of february. February chosen to get an 'unlucky' amount of days pompilius changed the months so they alternated from 29 to 31 days, and then left february as the exception with 28.
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