Posted by Dr. Bob on January 1, 1999, at 18:36:38
In reply to Re: New year, posted by Elizabeth on January 1, 1999, at 16:49:13
> > Unbelievable. This is the last year of the century.
> > Sorry, this is only the penultimate year of the century. Keep in mind, there was no year one...
> No year zero, you mean? :-)
It *is* the last year. The first century was a special case and only had 99 years. :-)
Bob
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