August 8 Numerology and Roman Calendar Origins Highlighted

One article explains that the date 8 August is regarded in numerology as a special day because the double eight symbolizes balance, abundance and love, drawing on Chinese cultural associations and the shape of the number suggesting infinity.

Another piece details why the summer months of July and August each have 31 days, tracing the cause to calendar reforms by Roman leaders Julius Caesar and his successor Augustus, who renamed months after themselves during the transition from the Roman to the Julian calendar.