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76th day and 11th week in 2022
Zodiac: Pisces (2/20 - 3/20) ♓
Chinese year: tiger 虎
Day Events
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.
Purim
Purim is a Jewish holiday celebrated annually in late winter or early spring, commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people from a plot to exterminate them in ancient Persia. The story is recounted in the Book of Esther, and Purim is a day of festivity and merriment. Traditionally, people attend synagogue services, exchange gifts of food known as "mishloach manot", give to charity, and partake in a festive meal. Costumes and masks are often worn, emphasizing the joyous and festive spirit of the holiday. The central theme of Purim is the triumph of good over evil and the importance of unity and community in facing challenges.
Day Information
This day was 984 days ago, today is 11/25/2024.
Moon: waxing, moon phase is full moon, age 14.5 days, new moon March 31, full moon March 18.
Date ISO 8601 format: 2022-03-17T02:39:09-07:00
UTC date and time: 2022-03-17 09:39:09
Unix time: 1647509949
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
At zenith: 1:01 PM
Length of day: 12h 4m