Momentous event in unix time-continuum

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Unix time is measured in seconds since January 1, 1970 00:00 UT.

This afternoon, Friday, Feb 13, 2009 at 23:31:30 GMT or 5:31:30 PM unix time will be 1234567890.

For those who'd like to relish the moment, type "date +%s" at any unix prompt as the moment approaches and passes.

Here's a little python script that you can use to commemorate the occassion (note the use of the carriage return :^).