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WELCOME TO THE NEW ROAD

By OlaoluwaPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
2024
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As we all know the 2023 road is about to end we are at December.

2024 (MMXXIV) will be a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2024th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 24th year of the 3rd millennium and the 21st century, and the 5th year of the 2020s decade. The year 2024 is a leap year, with 366 days in total. 2024 has a total of 251 workdays. In total, there are 104 weekend days and 11 public holidays. July 26 – August 11 – 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. August 17 – Nusantara will become the new capital of Indonesia, replacing Jakarta. October 1 – If Jimmy Carter is still living, he will be the first president in US history to reach the age of 100. October 13 – 2024 Lithuanian parliamentary election.

Is 2024 a good year to have a baby?

Twenty-four symbolizes accomplishment, fulfillment, and reward. It also represents creativity and expression. Therefore, 2024 might signify a year of great possibilities and achievements for those who are born or have babies in this year

Color of the Year for 2024

Blue Nova

Inspired by exploration, Benjamin Moore named Blue Nova (825) as its Color of the Year for 2024. The cosmic, blue-violet blend encourages adventure, beckoning everyone to indulge in new experiences.

WHY 2024 IS AN IMPORTANT YEAR

With over 40 national elections being held throughout the year, 2024 is expected to be an unusually busy election year with seven of the top ten most populous countries holding elections throughout this year. Artificial intelligence is expected to influence and sway voters ahead of elections, increasing risks of political disinformation and democratic backsliding across the world

Years with same starting weekday and equal number of days to 2024

Year Compared to year 2024 Since last

1940 84 years before

1968 56 years before + 28 years

1996 28 years before + 28 years

2024 selected year + 28 years

2052 28 years after + 28 years

2080 56 years after + 28 years

2120 96 years after + 40 years

6 years share the calendar of year 2024 in the 200-year time span from 1924 to 2123.

Note that holidays will not match exactly. Selected year is highlighted.

Extend to 1500 – 2499

How often do years repeat?

every 28 years

Calendar years are usually marked by Dominical letters indicating the first Sunday in a new year, thus the term solar cycle can also refer to a repeating sequence of Dominical letters. Unless a year is not a leap year due to Gregorian exceptions, a sequence of calendars is reused every 28 years.

Working days per month in 2023

Month Working days

January 22

February 20

March 23

April 20

May 23

June 22

July 21

August 23

September 21

October 22

November 22

December 21

In total there are 251 working days

What will happen to Earth in 2024

Story highlights. NASA estimates that a 'lost asteroid' might pose a threat to Earth in October 2024. The asteroid named, 2007 FT3, was first discovered in 2007 and has not been seen by scientists since. A 'lost asteroid' has a slight possibility of impacting Earth in 2024, NASA has warned.

‍April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada.

Black Sun with white rays during a total eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.

Safety is the number one priority when viewing a total solar eclipse. Be sure you're familiar with when you need to wear specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing

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About the Creator

Olaoluwa

Ola was born 24th May 2011

He is a Story teller, Reasearcher, Poem Writer and lot more

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