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21 interesting facts you never knew about January
For most people, January represents a new beginning and a fresh start.
Here we have information on the historical origin of the month included in the calendar from Roman times.
On top of that, we have an insight into some of the notable historical events that happened this month!
Check out the 21 facts about January below.
The name of January comes from the Roman god, Janus, who is always depicted with two heads.
Curiously, couples are more likely to separate or divorce in January than in any other month of the year.
In Pasadena, California, there has been an annual Rose Parade since 1890. Since then it has been broadcast around the world and is often viewed in more than 100 countries around the globe.
If you were born in January, your birth stone is a pomegranate ruby!
During leap years, January always starts on the same day as April and July.
London is famous for its extensive subway system, nicknamed "The Tube".
Some historical names for January include "Wulfmonath", from Anglo-Saxon because that is the month when hungry wolves come to feed.
Initially, the Roman calendar was only 10 months, and it did not include January and February.
King Numa Pompilius, the second Roman king, is responsible for adding both January and February to the Roman calendar.
Finally, Julius Caesar added the 31st day to the month and completed the 31st day in January, we practice now!
January was a big year for Alaska!
In general, January is the coldest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The temperature equivalent month in the Southern Hemisphere is July!
Recalling the Julian and Gregorian calendars, January is the first month of the year and the first of seven months long 31 days.
In the UK, some people practice "dry January".
January has two signs of the zodiac - Capricorn, which is until January 19 and Bao Binh, until the end of the month.
Dianthus caryophullus is the flower born of January - commonly known as the carnation!
One of the most influential events in the United States happened in January - on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island opened its doors, allowing over 20 million immigrants!
Australia's first Penal colony was established in January 1788 by the British to relieve overcrowded British prisons.
Are you a fan of the stars?
January ended the monarchy in Hawaii when Queen Liliuokalani was forced to abdicate on the 24th of the month.
