Why are there 28 days in February? Blame superstitious Romans
The Romans added January and February to the calendar but ran into a problem — math and superstition. Here's why February ...
Numbers, please! Shortest month of the year – How February came to have 28 days
The modern calendar has Roman Catholic roots. As the sun does not adhere exactly to the earthly calendar, leap days are ...
The Nation Newspaper10d
Feb’s 28 days and subscription
as it tries to capture nature in the Georgian calendar. Some months have 30 days, others 31. Even then, February is the most fortuitous. Most times, it boasts 28 days. But once in four years ...
The Indianapolis Star8d
Why are there 28 days in February? Blame superstitious Romans
If January felt endless, February may be refreshing since it's only 28 days long. Thank the Romans for that oddity. Before the Gregorian calendar used today, Roman King Numa Pompilius (715-673 BC ...