July 28, 2004
A bit of something for fun
If you're using a unix-like system, open a shell and type this command:
cal 1752
Hint: pay particular attention to September.
Posted by Russell Whitaker at July 28, 2004 01:32 AM | TrackBackComments
That's impressive that the designers of the 'cal' program knew to adjust for that. I didn't know that the American calender was changed in 1752 until I just googled it after trying this. I bet that was confusing at the time, just skipping 11 days.
Posted by: Wesley Womack on July 28, 2004 12:45 PMYou think "cal" is interesting, try "nethack"!
Posted by: Curt Howland on July 28, 2004 03:33 PMEvidently "cal" was written by a Protestant.
Posted by: Anton Sherwood on August 9, 2004 06:44 PM>>If you're using a unix-like system, open a shell and type this command:
>>cal 1752
nice trick Russell :)
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