august thing of the month
August is the eighth month of the year (between July and September) in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and the fifth month to have the length of 31 days. In the Southern Hemisphere, August is the seasonal equivalent of February in the Northern Hemisphere. In many European countries, August is the holiday month for most workers.
Top 10 facts about August. A new month is upon us, so here are some facts you may not have realised about August. 00:00, Thu, Aug 1, 2013. August is named after Augustus, first Emperor of Rome. 1. August is named after Augustus, first Emperor of Rome who chose it as it was the month of his greatest triumphs.