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284th day and 41st week in 1971

Day Events

Holiday Columbus Day

Festive Columbus Day parade with floats, people in traditional and explorer-themed costumes, spectators of diverse ethnicities, flags, banners, and scenes of historical exploration Columbus Day, observed on the second Monday in October, commemorates the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492, which opened the doors to exploration and the encounter between the Old World and the New World. It's a day to celebrate exploration, culture, and the enduring spirit of discovery. Columbus Day is celebrated differently in various parts of the Americas, with some places emphasizing the exploration and discovery aspects, while others focus on acknowledging and addressing the historical complexities and consequences of colonization.

International Day of the Girl Child

The International Day of the Girl Child focuses on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. This day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. Events on this day often include educational workshops, community discussions, and campaigns geared towards increasing awareness of issues such as education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care, and protection from discrimination, violence, and child marriage. The day serves as an opportunity to empower girls and ensure that they have access to quality education, healthcare, and equal opportunities, so they can build brighter futures and contribute to the growth and development of their communities.

Day Information

This day was 19433 days ago, today is 12/24/2024.

Moon: waning, moon phase is third quarter, age 22.6 days, new moon October 19, full moon October 4.

Date ISO 8601 format: 1971-10-11T09:48:50-07:00

UTC date and time: 1971-10-11 16:48:50

Unix time: 56047730

Sun information in Los Angeles

Sunrise: 6:53 AM

Sunset: 6:26 PM

At zenith: 12:39 PM

Length of day: 11h 32m

Births anniversaries

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Born in 1864, 107 years ago. American political figure, diplomat, and activist