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119th day and 17th week in 2024
Zodiac: Taurus (4/21 - 5/21) ♉
Chinese year: dragon 龍
Day Events
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is a dedicated moment to prioritize the well-being of workers across the globe. Explore the importance of creating a safe and healthy work environment through awareness, education, and best practices. This event highlights the collective responsibility of employers, employees, and policymakers in ensuring workplaces are free from hazards. Join the conversation about the impact of safety on productivity, employee morale, and overall community well-being. Let's commit to fostering a culture where safety is not just a priority, but an integral part of every workday.
Orthodox Palm Sunday
Orthodox Palm Sunday, celebrated by Eastern Orthodox Christians, marks the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. The day is also known as "Entry into Jerusalem Sunday" and is observed on the Sunday before Easter. Orthodox Christians commemorate the event by carrying palm branches and participating in processions, symbolizing the crowd's welcome of Jesus with palm leaves. Church services include special prayers, hymns, and the blessing of palm branches. Orthodox Palm Sunday serves as a joyous and festive prelude to Holy Week, as the faithful reflect on the significance of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and anticipate the events leading to his crucifixion and resurrection.
Day Information
This day was 233 days ago, today is 12/17/2024.
Moon: waning, moon phase is waning gibbous, age 18.9 days, new moon May 7, full moon April 23.
Date ISO 8601 format: 2024-04-28T00:28:32-07:00
UTC date and time: 2024-04-28 07:28:32
Unix time: 1714289312
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
At zenith: 12:50 PM
Length of day: 13h 31m
Births anniversaries
James Monroe
Born in 1758, 266 years ago. 5th president of the United States