interesting bit of information... →
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#international date line
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The Philippines, as part of the New Spain, long had its most important communication with Acapulco in Mexico, and was accordingly placed on the eastside of the date line, despite being at the western edge of the Pacific Ocean. 00:01 Tuesday in London was 17:21 Monday in Acapulco and about 08:05 Monday in Manila. During the 1840s, trade interests turned to China, the Dutch East Indies and adjacent areas, and the Philippines was changed to the west side of the date line. Monday, 30 December 1844 (ending up as a 365-day year, despite being a leap year) was followed by Wednesday, 1 January 1845.
excerpt from wikipedia.org
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