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149th day and 22nd week in 1922
Day Events
Holiday Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed annually on the last Monday of May, dedicated to honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The day also marks the unofficial start of summer and is often celebrated with parades, picnics, and family gatherings. It's an opportunity to pay respect to the sacrifices made by our fallen heroes and to remember the importance of their service and dedication to our country. Many also visit cemeteries or memorials to lay flowers and pay their respects.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is an occasion to pay tribute to the invaluable contribution of civilian and uniformed personnel to the work of the United Nations. This day honors those who have served in UN peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication, and courage. It also remembers those who have lost their lives in the pursuit of peace. The day involves ceremonies and events at the United Nations headquarters and peacekeeping missions worldwide, highlighting the current challenges and future needs for peacekeeping. It's a time to reflect on the impact of peacekeepers in stabilizing conflict areas, protecting civilians, and helping countries transition from war to peace. This observance underscores the global commitment to international peace and security and the critical role that UN Peacekeepers play in maintaining it.
Day Information
This day was 37370 days ago, today is 9/20/2024.
Moon: waxing, moon phase is waxing crescent, age 3.4 days, new moon June 24, full moon June 9.
Date ISO 8601 format: 1922-05-29T17:22:37-08:00
UTC date and time: 1922-05-30 01:22:37
Unix time: -1501886243
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 4:42 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
At zenith: 11:50 AM
Length of day: 14h 15m
Births anniversaries
Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope
Born in 1903, 19 years ago. American comedian, centenarian, actor, entertainer and producer
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Born in 1917, 5 years ago. JFK, Jack, 35th president of the United States