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Is it? The first century spanned year 1 to 100 (there was no year zero). So the XX00 year is considered to be part of the preceding century. Thus 2021 is ind
by randcraw 6y ago
Is it? The first century spanned year 1 to 100 (there was no year zero). So the XX00 year is considered to be part of the preceding century. Thus 2021 is indeed the 21st year of the 21st century.
- bananapear 6y agoIf 2000 is part of the previous century, was 2001 actually the true start of the new millennium?
- randcraw 6y agoThat's the standard practice, I believe. Presumably that's why Arthur C Clarke chose the year 2001 for the name of his book rather than 2000.