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138th day and 20th week in 2024
Zodiac: Taurus (4/21 - 5/21) ♉
Chinese year: dragon 龍
Day Events
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day aims to raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well as ways to bridge the digital divide. This day marks the founding of the International Telecommunication Union and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention. It's an opportunity to highlight the importance of communication and how information travels across the world, transforming societies and economies. Events include conferences, workshops, and exhibitions that showcase the latest technological advances and discuss policies to make these technologies accessible to all. The day also emphasizes the role of telecommunications in improving people's lives, fostering an inclusive society where everyone can benefit from the digital revolution.
Day Information
This day was 222 days ago, today is 12/25/2024.
Moon: waxing, moon phase is first quarter, age 9.1 days, new moon June 6, full moon May 23.
Date ISO 8601 format: 2024-05-17T09:17:11-07:00
UTC date and time: 2024-05-17 16:17:11
Unix time: 1715962631
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
At zenith: 12:49 PM
Length of day: 14h 2m