Time & Date: 12:34:56 07/08/09 - It'll Never Happen Again!

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In summary, The conversation is about a special date and time that will occur at 12:34:56 on 07/08/09 (July 8th, 2009) and how it will never happen again in their lifetime. The participants discuss how many of these "special days" have already occurred during their lifetime and joke about living for another 109 years. However, they realize that the next one will actually occur after 100 years. One participant admits to not getting enough sleep and another shares their excitement for a different special date and time in the future.
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drizzle
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haha,really cool
at 12hr 34 minutes and 56 seconds on the 7th of August this year [that’s today], the time and date will be:

12:34:56 07/08/09

that's

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

it will never happen in your life again??!

well, unless you live for another 109 yrs:-p
 
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It's amazing how many of these "special days" where all the digits are in some particular order have happened during my lifetime already, lol
 
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why 109 years? Isn't the next one after 100 years?
 
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jobyts said:
why 109 years? Isn't the next one after 100 years?

ops, you're right. I did't get enough sleep:biggrin:
 
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Nice, but I'm waiting for 1 sec and 2 minutes after 3 am on the fourth day of May, in the year 6 to really whoop it up.
 

Related to Time & Date: 12:34:56 07/08/09 - It'll Never Happen Again!

1. What is the significance of the date and time "12:34:56 07/08/09"?

The date and time "12:34:56 07/08/09" is a palindrome, meaning it reads the same forwards and backwards. This phenomenon occurs only once every hundred years, making it a rare and unique occurrence.

2. Is this date and time considered important in the scientific community?

While the date and time may not hold any scientific significance, it is a fun and interesting event that can be appreciated by scientists and non-scientists alike.

3. Why does this palindrome only occur every hundred years?

This palindrome occurs every hundred years because it follows the format of MM:SS:HH DD/MM/YY, with the last two digits of the year being the same as the first two digits. This pattern repeats every hundred years.

4. Can this palindrome ever occur again in the future?

Technically, this specific palindrome will not occur again in the future. However, similar palindromes with the same pattern can occur every hundred years, such as "01:23:45 09/08/90" or "10:00:01 01/01/10".

5. How do scientists study and measure time?

Scientists use a variety of methods to study and measure time, including atomic clocks, which use the natural vibrations of atoms to keep accurate time, and astronomical observations, which track the movement of celestial bodies in relation to time. Other methods include using the Earth's rotation and the cycles of natural phenomena, such as seasons and tides, to measure time.

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