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Gregineugene captures a unique horological moment, commemorating the precise second of 12:31:23 on 12/31/23. This article delves into the cultural fascination with such rare numerical alignments, often celebrated in significant life events like weddings. Gregineugene's post sparks a fascinating discussion on how different global date formats influence our perception and celebration of these unique temporal occurrences.
This is an American thing, since only Americans view the date in such a format. MONTH/DATE/Year. 12/31/23. Rest of the world uses 31-DEC-23 which is completely clear for everyone to understand. But still, very cool for those who use this American format!
The Casio world time is awesome!
My Americanism (is that a word?) is on full display...
Only some WESTERNERS might use the 31 Dec 23 if they are on the "normal" calendar, but many calendars exist even today, as you move around the world. (See TIME & DATE site) Calendars Worldwide include: Gregorian Calendar (the main international calendar used for civil / government / secular dates) Julian Calendar was used into the 1900s by the West and still by Orthodox churches in Russia & Mt Athos for religious events and holidays Hindu Calendar (Indian National Calendar or Saka Calendar, the
Is it November 12 or December 11? Half the world will interpret it one way and the other smaller half (Americans) interpret it the other way!
I'm guilty sometimes too!
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