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286th day and 42nd week in 2251

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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 for Disaster Risk Reduction

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. This day highlights the importance of reining in the risks that people face and reducing their exposure to disasters. Events on this day often include community drills, workshops, and conferences focusing on strategies for disaster risk reduction, resilience building, and raising awareness about effective actions, policies, and practices to reduce risks and disasters. The day serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to prevent and reduce exposure to disasters, mitigate their impact, and improve our readiness for adverse events. It's a call to action to protect people, communities, and countries by planning for disasters, reducing vulnerability, and investing in resilient futures.

Day Information

This day will be in 82837 days, today is 12/23/2024.

Moon: waning, moon phase is waning crescent, age 27.5 days, new moon October 15, full moon September 30.

Date ISO 8601 format: 2251-10-13T19:38:41-07:00

UTC date and time: 2251-10-14 02:38:41

Unix time: 8892211121

Sun information in Los Angeles

Sunrise: 6:55 AM

Sunset: 6:23 PM

At zenith: 12:39 PM

Length of day: 11h 28m