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Julian day [′jül·yən ¦dā] (astronomy) The number of each day, as reckoned consecutively since the beginning of the present Julian period on January 1, 4713 B.C.; it is used primarily by astronomers to avoid confusion due to the use of different calendars at different times and places; the Julian day begins at noon, 12 hours later than the corresponding civil day. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Veteran fast-food restaurant executive Aylwin Lewis has replaced Julian Day as CEO of Kmart Holding Corp. Julian Day was just named CEO of Kmart in January, but when the retailer emerges from bankruptcy April 30, he'll automatically get $1 million. New members include Bill Cobb, president, eBay North America; Julian Day, chairman and CEO, Radio Shack Corporation; Dr. |
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