A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

AUG

Thu, 18 Apr '24
Mo. without a federal holiday
Thu, 13 Jul '23
Summer mo.
Mon, 3 Jul '23
Last full month of summer: Abbr.
Tue, 30 May '23
Mo. shared by Leo and Virgo
Mon, 23 May '22
Eighth mo.
Fri, 11 Feb '22
Mo. for watching the Perseid meteor shower
Sat, 27 Feb '21
Its birthstone is peridot: Abbr.
Thu, 21 Jan '21
Mo. without a federal holiday