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31 March - Daylight Savings Time goes into effect in the USA for the first time in 1918

 


Daylight Saving Time (DST) was first implemented in the United States on March 31, 1918. This was during World War I, and the purpose was to conserve fuel by reducing the need for artificial lighting during the evening hours. However, it was not universally adopted across the country at that time and was met with mixed reactions. After the war, Daylight Saving Time was repealed, but it was reinstated during World War II and has been observed at various times since then. The start and end dates of Daylight Saving Time have changed several times over the years due to legislation and adjustments in policy.

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