He was born at Stratford-on-Avon, England, Apr 23, 1564, and died there on his birthday, Apr 23, 1616. England’s most famous and most revered poet and playwright. SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM: BIRTH AND DEATH ANNIVERSARY. See also “Titanic Discovered: Anniversary” (Sept 1). The remaining 705 people were rescued from the icy waters off Newfoundland by the liner Carpathia, which reached the scene about two hours after the Titanic went down. The “unsinkable” luxury liner Titanic on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York, NY, struck an iceberg just before midnight Apr 14, and sank at 2:27 AM, Apr 15. Web: SINKING OF THE TITANIC: ANNIVERSARY. The top two teams in college football in the nation will vie for the national title.
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ. See also: “China: Lantern Festival” (Feb 17). This holiday is celebrated as Tet in Vietnam. Generally celebrated until the Lantern Festival 15 days later, but merchants usually reopen their stores and places of business on the fifth day of the first lunar month. The New Year can begin any time from Jan 21 through Feb 21. Traditional Chinese lunar year begins at sunset on the day of second New Moon following the winter solstice. For info: National Council for Adoption, 225 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2520. To commemorate the success of three kinds of adoption-infant, special needs and intercountry-through a variety of special events. Many use the popular rule “spring forward, fall back” to remember which way to turn their clocks. Standard Time in each zone is advanced one hour from 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March until 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November (except where state legislatures provide exemption). The Energy Policy Act of 2005 extended the period of Daylight Saving Time as originally outlined in the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (amended in 1986 by Public Law 99–359). (Began at sundown of previous day.) DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of 10 days of repentance and spiritual renewal. Jewish holy day observed on following day also. Issued twice earlier at Congressional request in 19. Presidential ProclamationĪlways issued for Dec 17 since 1963 (PL 88-209 of Dec 17, 1963). A KEY TO THE CHRONOLOGY ENTRIES � WRIGHT BROTHERS DAY.
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