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77th day and 11th week in 1940

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State Holiday Evacuation Day (Massachusetts)

Evacuation Day is observed in various contexts around the world to commemorate significant moments of liberation or evacuation. It often marks the day when a city or region was liberated from occupation or the day when citizens were evacuated during times of conflict or crisis. The events associated with Evacuation Day vary based on historical occurrences, but common themes include honoring the resilience of communities, remembering the sacrifices made during challenging times, and celebrating the freedom and safety that followed the evacuation or liberation.

Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday that has become a global celebration of Irish culture and heritage. It honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to the island. This festive holiday is marked by various traditions, including wearing green clothing and accessories, parades, Irish music and dance performances, and enjoying traditional Irish food and beverages, such as corned beef and cabbage, and the famous Irish stout, Guinness.

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is a significant Christian observance that falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, as described in the Bible, when crowds greeted Him by waving palm branches and laying their cloaks on the road to honor Him as a king. This day marks the beginning of Holy Week, a period of reflection and devotion leading up to Easter. Palm Sunday services often include the blessing of palm branches, which are distributed to the congregation, followed by a procession into the church to reenact Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

Day Information

This day was 30789 days ago, today is 7/3/2024.

Moon: waxing, moon phase is first quarter, age 7.7 days, new moon April 7, full moon March 23.

Date ISO 8601 format: 1940-03-17T15:13:05-08:00

UTC date and time: 1940-03-17 23:13:05

Unix time: -940121215

Sun information in Los Angeles

Sunrise: 5:59 AM

Sunset: 6:03 PM

At zenith: 12:01 PM

Length of day: 12h 4m