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Since when did they start counting the New Year from January 1st?

In AD 153, the Roman consuls officially introduced a law that the New Year began on January 1st. Prior to this, the year began on March 1 (therefore, December in Latin means not the twelfth, but the tenth month).

It took more than 100 years for this innovation to catch on everywhere.

Author: Mendeleev V.A.

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