12 MIND BOLOWING FACTS ABOUT JUNE!
FACTS ABOUT JUNE 1. It was named by the Romans There are a few theories about how the sixth month of the year came to be known as June. One possibility is that June is a translation of the Latin word Juvenis, which means young people. Another theory is that June was named for the founder of the Roman Republic, Lucius Junius Brutus. The most popular theory is that June was named for the Roman goddess of marriage and the well-being of women, Juno. 2. It’s halfway to harvest! Gardeners know that June 24th typically signals the halfway point of the growing season between planting and harvesting. In many cultures, this is a celebration in its own right. Midsummer is also significant to many theatre buffs, with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ often performed by theater companies around this time. 3. All part of Caesar’s calendar. The influence of Julius Caesar is still felt today in many ways. For example, until he consulte...