Daylight saving time begins several months early in the U.S. to help conserve energy - January 6th, 1974

On this day in 1974, in response to an ongoing energy crisis, daylight saving time went into effect three months early in the United States.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.