Seeds of Fire: A People’s Chronology

Recalling events that happened on this day in history.
Memories of struggle, resistance and persistence.

Compiled by Ulli Diemer

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February 30  
February 30 occurred in the Soviet Union in 1930-1931 after a new “revolutionary” calendar was introduced. The new calendar was based on five-day weeks and 30-day months; the remaining five or six days were to be “monthless” holidays. The innovation did not catch on. Prior to this, there had been a February 30 in 1712 in Sweden, when Sweden was switc
February 30
February 30 occurred in the Soviet Union in 1930-1931 after a new ‘revolutionary’ calendar was introduced. The new calendar was based on five-day weeks and 30-day months; the remaining five or six days were to be 'monthless' holidays. The innovation did not catch on.
Prior to this, there had been a February 30 in 1712 in Sweden, when Sweden was switching between calendars.



January  February  March  April  May  June  July  August  September  October  November  December
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