On this day in 1974, in response to an ongoing energy crisis, daylight saving time went into effect three months early in the United States. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1974, in response to an ongoing energy crisis, daylight saving time went into effect three months early in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1974, in response to an ongoing energy crisis, daylight saving time went into effect three months early in the United States.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Daylight saving time begins several months early in the U.S. to help conserve energy - January 6th, 1974

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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Daylight saving time begins several months early in the U.S. to help conserve energy - January 6th, 1974

Daylight saving time begins several months early in the U.S. to help conserve energy - January 6th, 1974