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171st day and 25th week in 1721
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State Holiday West Virginia Day (West Virginia)
West Virginia Day is a state holiday in West Virginia, USA, commemorating the state's admission to the Union on June 20, 1863. This day celebrates the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of West Virginia. Festivities often include historical reenactments, parades, art and craft exhibitions, music performances, and local food fairs. The day provides an opportunity for West Virginians to reflect on their state's unique heritage, from its Civil War history to its role in the development of American industry and culture. It's a time for community gatherings, educational events, and family activities that honor the state's past and look forward to its future. West Virginia Day is a celebration of state pride, showcasing the resilience, spirit, and natural beauty of the Mountain State and its people.
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is observed to honor the courage, strength, and determination of women, men, and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict, and violence. This day aims to raise awareness of the plight of refugees around the world and the challenges they face. It is a call to action for governments, organizations, and individuals to support and protect refugees. Events on this day often include cultural performances, storytelling by refugees, film screenings, and panel discussions that bring to light the human stories and resilience of refugees. The day also serves as a reminder of the obligations of nations and communities to shelter those fleeing danger and to work towards solutions that allow refugees to live in safety and dignity. World Refugee Day is a day of solidarity, to recognize the contributions of refugees in their communities and to advocate for their rights and well-being.
Day Information
This day was 110765 days ago, today is 9/24/2024.
Moon: waning, moon phase is waning crescent, age 25.9 days, new moon June 24, full moon June 9.
Date ISO 8601 format: 1721-06-20T08:30:59-07:52
UTC date and time: 1721-06-20 16:23:57
Unix time: -7842900963
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 4:46 AM
Sunset: 7:15 PM
At zenith: 12:00 PM
Length of day: 14h 28m