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149th day and 22nd week in 1957

Day Events

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 24674 days ago, today is 12/17/2024.

Moon: waning, moon phase is new moon, age 29.4 days, new moon May 29, full moon May 13.

Date ISO 8601 format: 1957-05-29T01:50:22-07:00

UTC date and time: 1957-05-29 08:50:22

Unix time: -397408178

Sun information in Los Angeles

Sunrise: 5:42 AM

Sunset: 7:58 PM

At zenith: 12:50 PM

Length of day: 14h 16m

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