date line

Speech parts

1. date line - Noun

2. Date line - Proper noun

Meaning

an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian

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A nautical date line is implied but not explicitly drawn on time zone maps. Source: Internet

In 1995, Kiribati unilaterally moved the international date line far to the east to encompass the Line Islands group, so that the nation would no longer be divided by the date line, courted controversy. Source: Internet

Two equator crossings on one crossing of the International Date Line. Source: Internet

Instead of the international date line convention, there are varying opinions as to where the day changes. Source: Internet

July September * July 4 Samoa changes its time zone to being 3 hours behind California, such that it crosses the international date line and July 4 occurs twice. Source: Internet

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