October 22. International Meridian Conference declares Greenwich, England the Universal Time meridian in 1884.

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October 22, 1884.  International Meridian Conference  declares Greenwich, England the Universal Time meridian of longitude.Postcard of a couple of elves working on tower clock for a new years celebration.

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