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112th day and 17th week in 2020
Zodiac: Taurus (4/21 - 5/21) ♉
Chinese year: rat 鼠
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State Holiday San Jacinto Day (Texas)
San Jacinto Day commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto, a decisive conflict in the Texas Revolution that led to Texas gaining independence from Mexico in 1836. The Texan forces, led by General Sam Houston, achieved a crucial victory over the Mexican army under General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Events on San Jacinto Day often include historical reenactments, parades, and ceremonies at the San Jacinto Monument and battleground. The day serves as a tribute to the bravery and determination of those who fought for Texas independence and celebrates the historical significance of the Battle of San Jacinto in shaping the destiny of the Lone Star State.
Day Information
This day was 1486 days ago, today is 5/16/2024.
Moon: waning, moon phase is new moon, age 28.7 days, new moon April 22, full moon April 7.
Date ISO 8601 format: 2020-04-21T22:00:21-07:00
UTC date and time: 2020-04-22 05:00:21
Unix time: 1587531621
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sunset: 7:30 PM
At zenith: 12:51 PM
Length of day: 13h 18m