Uncover the Roman Secret: Why New Year Starts on January 1st!

• New Year didn't always begin on January 1st; ancient Romans originally started it in March.
• The early Roman calendar had only 10 months, from March to December, with January and February added later.
• Months like September (Septem=7) and October (Octo=8) retain their original numerical meanings from the 10-month calendar.
• In 153 BCE, a Spanish rebellion forced Romans to appoint Consuls urgently, but appointments were only allowed on New Year's Day (March 1st).
• To expedite Consul appointments, the Romans officially shifted the New Year's start date to January 1st, changing history.

Why It Matters: January 1st became New Year's Day due to a Roman political crisis in 153 BCE.