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97th day and 14th week in 1974
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World Health Day
World Health Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about health issues and promoting well-being for everyone, everywhere. Events include public health campaigns, educational programs, and advocacy initiatives that address specific health themes each year. The day emphasizes the importance of universal health coverage, equitable access to healthcare, and the role of individuals and communities in maintaining good health. World Health Day serves as a platform to mobilize action and resources to tackle global health challenges and work towards creating a fairer and healthier world for all.
International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a significant Christian observance that falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, as described in the Bible, when crowds greeted Him by waving palm branches and laying their cloaks on the road to honor Him as a king.
This day marks the beginning of Holy Week, a period of reflection and devotion leading up to Easter. Palm Sunday services often include the blessing of palm branches, which are distributed to the congregation, followed by a procession into the church to reenact Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
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 18525 days ago, today is 12/25/2024.
Moon: waning, moon phase is full moon, age 15.6 days, new moon April 22, full moon April 6.
Date ISO 8601 format: 1974-04-07T09:58:24-07:00
UTC date and time: 1974-04-07 16:58:24
Unix time: 134585904
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
At zenith: 12:55 PM
Length of day: 12h 48m