Area code 780 is a telephone area code in the province of Alberta, encompassing the northern two-thirds of the province. The code was established in 1999; prior to this date the entire province was served by the 403 area code.
By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. State legislatures passed proclamations designating the day, and the Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper observance at their facilities.
And since 2000, when the U.S. Congress passed legislation, all Americans are encouraged to pause for a National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time. The federal government has also used the holiday to honor non-veteransâthe Lincoln Memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day 1922.