The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius, which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
The start of the Dog Days according to the Old Farmer's Almanac but not according to established meaning in most European cultures
On July 3, in the year 0, The start of the Dog Days according to the Old Farmer's Almanac but not according to established meaning in most European cultures. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of July 3, one of 372 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on July 3, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 28 May 2026.
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