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27th day and 5th week in 1970
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International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust is observed on January 27th each year. This solemn day was established by the United Nations to honor the memory of the millions of people, primarily Jews, who were systematically persecuted, tortured, and killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust, which occurred during World War II.
The Holocaust is one of the darkest chapters in human history, and this day serves as a reminder of the horrors of genocide, discrimination, and hatred. It calls for global reflection on the lessons learned from this tragedy and emphasizes the importance of preventing such atrocities in the future.
Commemorative events and activities take place worldwide on this day, including memorial ceremonies, educational programs, exhibitions, and discussions. The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust aims to promote Holocaust education, remembrance, and research to ensure that the memory of the victims lives on and that the world never forgets the atrocities committed during this period. It also underscores the need to combat all forms of racism, intolerance, and discrimination to build a more just and inclusive world.
Day Information
This day was 20055 days ago, today is 12/24/2024.
Moon: waning, moon phase is waning gibbous, age 20 days, new moon February 5, full moon January 22.
Date ISO 8601 format: 1970-01-27T22:46:39-08:00
UTC date and time: 1970-01-28 06:46:39
Unix time: 2357199
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
At zenith: 12:05 PM
Length of day: 10h 27m