Calendar Wallpapers — August 2023 — Free to Download

The month of August takes its name from the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar, who reigned from 27 BCE to 14 CE. Previously, the month was called Sextilis, meaning the sixth month in the ancient Roman calendar. When Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar, the Senate renamed Sextilis to August in 8 BCE to honor Augustus.

Throughout history, August has been marked by significant events. On August 24, 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted, famously destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum. On August 28, 1963, the iconic March on Washington took place, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.

Today, August is celebrated for various reasons worldwide. In many countries, it's a popular time for vacations and travel due to the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere. Moreover, in some cultures, August hosts vibrant festivals and events, making it a diverse and culturally rich month.

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Here are a few of the special days during this month:

1 - Lughnasa (Pagan/Wiccan)
1 - Full Moon 2:31 pm EDT
7 - August Bank Holiday (Scotland)
7 - Civic Holiday (Canada)
8 - Last Quarter 6:28 am EDT
15 - Dormition of the Theotokos (Orthodox Christian)
16 - New Moon 5:38 am EDT
23 - Mercury Retrograde until September 15
24 - First Quarter 5:57 am EDT
26 - Women’s Equality Day
28 - Summer Bank Holiday (UK)
30 - Full Moon 9:35 pm EDT (Blue Moon)

See download tips and system instructions below:

Mac Users: Click image link above. Then Ctrl+click the image and select the command “Save Image As” in the pop-up menu to save the image to your computer. Some browsers allow you to click and drag the image to your desktop. Then use your System Preferences to change the desktop.

Windows Users: Click image link above. Then right-click the image and select the command “Save Image As” in the pop-up menu to save the image to your computer. Some browsers allow you to click and drag the image to your desktop. Then use your Personalization Settings to change the desktop.

Note: Desktop wallpaper calendars are free for personal use only.

Posted by Amber Lotus Publishing on 1st Aug 2023