10 Questions
When did the League of Nations announce plans for a total overhaul of the calendar?
1923
Which calendar was created by Pope Gregory XIII, modifying the Julian calendar?
Gregorian calendar
How many months did the International Fixed Calendar (IFC) comprise?
13 months
What was a key benefit of the International Fixed Calendar (IFC) according to the text?
Each month ending on a Saturday
What was the goal of the Special Committee of Enquiry Into the Reform of the Calendar?
Establishing a perfect standardized system of timekeeping
Why were Jewish people particularly concerned about the proposal for a one-day 'world holiday' between the final Saturday of the year and Sunday, Jan. 1?
It would disrupt the alignment of the Jewish Sabbath with the days of the week.
What was Chief Rabbi of England Joseph Hertz's main concern regarding the new calendar proposal?
The potential confusion and disruption it could cause for Jewish Sabbath observance.
What was one of the reasons for Kodak founder George Eastman's support for calendar reform?
To facilitate profit comparisons and trends across different months.
What was the primary argument presented in the 1927 Outlook article 'Shall we scrap the calendar?' in favor of calendar reform?
Months lack a clear astronomical basis and are therefore changeable.
Why did George Eastman and 140 American companies adopt a 13-month calendar internally for their businesses?
To simplify profit comparisons and trend analysis.
Test your knowledge on the League of Nations conference where delegates aimed to create a universal calendar post World War I. Learn about calendrical disputes and the history behind Julius Caesar's role in shaping the modern calendar.
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