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

[Roy Omond]

On 17/11/16 11:37, Peter Flass wrote:
> 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?

http://h41379.www4.hpe.com/wizard/wiz_2315.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_day