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107th day and 16th week in 1978
Day Events
State Holiday Patriots' Day (Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, North Dakota)
Patriots' Day is a civic holiday observed in certain U.S. states, primarily Massachusetts and Maine, to commemorate the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War in 1775. The day typically involves reenactments, parades, and ceremonies to honor the brave patriots who fought for American independence. In Massachusetts, the Boston Marathon is also held annually on Patriots' Day. Patriots' Day is a time for reflection on the sacrifices made by early American colonists and an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of freedom and independence that played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's history.
Day Information
This day was 17013 days ago, today is 11/14/2024.
Moon: waxing, moon phase is waxing gibbous, age 9.7 days, new moon May 6, full moon April 22.
Date ISO 8601 format: 1978-04-17T10:14:55-08:00
UTC date and time: 1978-04-17 18:14:55
Unix time: 261684895
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 5:18 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
At zenith: 11:52 AM
Length of day: 13h 8m
Births anniversaries
J. P. Morgan
Born in 1837, 141 years ago. John Pierpont Morgan, American financier and investment banker