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Why do our months range in days from 28-31?

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July was named after Julius Caesar and hence it had 31 days. later_when Augustus Caesar took over the empire he wanted August, the month named after him to have 31 days as well hence, the two extra days were taken from February, which was then left with 28 days.

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