[Info-vax] Celebrae the beginning of the epoch!

[Peter Flass]

Rich Alderson <news at alderson.users.panix.com> wrote:
> At least the one for TOPS-20, late versions of Tops-10, and *VMS.
> 
> Time began at midnight GMT on 17 November 1858,
> which is 16:00 on 16 November 1858 Pacific Standard Time.  The math is left as
> an exercise for those in other time zones.
> 
> Today will mark the 158th anniversary.
> 
> Huzzah!
> 

What's the significance of the date?

-- 
Pete