2009/06/18 by Mario Creet · 2 citations
Chemistry · #History and advancements in chemistry
paper · pdf · doi:10.7202/800302ar
openalex publication_date 2009/06/18 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
In 1884, consensus was reached to extend the system of time zones based on Greenwich that been adopted a year before in North America. The event has not been explained well in other accounts. This article shows how and why agreement came about; it was the result of efforts made by key individuals, among whom was Sandford Fleming, using professional and scientific organizations new to North America.