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Why was the start of the new year moved from the spring to January 1st?

Asked by AstroChuck (37609points) December 30th, 2008 from iPhone

For most of the modern calendar’s history the new year began in March. Why was it ever moved to January? Does the date of January 1 have some significance?

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