Gregorian calendar

The main difference between Julian and Gregorian calendars is that an average year in Julian calendar is 365.25 days while an average year in Gregorian calendar is 365.2425 days. Gregorian calendar is the normal calendar we currently use to determine the date. Julian calendar was used from 46 B.C to 1582. It was replaced by […]

Most modern countries use the Gregorian calendar, but it wasn’t always that way. Here’s when each country adopted it, and why it matters for researchers.

George Washington was born, according to the calendar in use in 1732, on February 11. But when he was twenty, the Julian Calendar was abandoned in favor of the Gregorian Calendar. February 11 becam…

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24 February marks the anniversary of the issuing of the papal bull by Pope Gregory XIII that announced the creation of the Gregorian Calendar in 1582. The history of the calendar The reason behind the change was that the existing Julian Calendar measured the time between vernal equinoxes as 365 1/4 days when, in fact, […]

Journey through time with the Gregorian Calendar! 📅✨ From its historical inception to its global adoption, understand the story behind today's dates. Whether you're a history buff or curious about time's framework, this article sheds light on the calendar we live by. #GregorianCalendar #HistoryUnfolded #TimeTales

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What are the Jewish months and how do they line up with the calendar we use today? This infographic from the NIV Quickview Bible displays the answer i