Why is the 9th month of the Gregorian calendar called September?
- After Septimus Severus - a Roman Emperor
- September was the 7th month in Roman calendar
- After Septimus Weasley
- Septimus in Latin means ninth
Answer
The correct answer is B) September was the 7th month in Roman calendar.
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