Jan
2010
Just a quick FYI… Contrary to what the whole media world seems to be telling us, 2010 is not the start of a new decade; it is actually the 10th year in the current decade. In our Gregorian Calendar, there was no Year Zero. Thus the first year, A.D., was 1. From that point one, decades run years 1-10 (11-20, and so on). Also, the current century and millennium started January 1, 2001; not 2000.
The third millennium of the Gregorian calendar began on 1 January 2001, rather than the popularly-celebrated 1 January 2000. This is a direct consequence of the absence of a year zero in the anno Domini era. Had there been a year zero, which might be considered part of the first millennium, then 1 January 2000 would indeed mark 2000 years since the year numbering datum and be the start of the third millennium.
This also applies to centuries and decades. Thus, the 20th century began on 1 January 1901; and the 21st century began on 1 January 2001.
So if you had hoped to have one more year to accomplish something before the decade ended, you are in luck! Have a great final year in this decade.
