When was for the first time January 1st was Celebrated as a New Year?
Correct answer: C. 45 B.C
- A. 40 B.C
- B. 50 B.C
- C. 45 B.C
- D. 35 B.C
Explanation
January 1 was first established as the beginning of the Roman civil year in 45 BC under Julius Caesar’s Julian calendar. The reform replaced the irregular Roman calendar with a more systematic solar calendar.
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