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The first time that January 1 was considered the beginning of the new year was in 45 BC. The Roman calendar prior to that began in the month of March and consisted of 355 days. Sometimes an additional intercalary month of 27 or 28 days is inserted between February and …

The first time that January 1 was considered the beginning of the new year was in 45 BC. The Roman calendar prior to that began in the month of March and consisted of 355 days. Sometimes an additional intercalary month of 27 or 28 days is inserted between February and …