The Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) is an emergency reserve fund of the United States Treasury Department, normally used for foreign exchange intervention.he U.S. Exchange Stabilization Fund was established at the Treasury Department by a provision in the Gold Reserve Act of January 31, 1934.
Midsummer Eve. n. 1. June 23, the day before Midsummer Day, celebrated in Europe, Latin America, and Scandinavian communities in the United States by merrymaking. 2. June 23, the day before Midsummer Day, celebrated in many Christian churches by feasting. Also called Saint John's Eve.
Astronomically, midsummer is the day of the summer solstice, or longest day, which usually falls on June 20 or 21. 2. The last time it did not fall on either of those dates was in 1975 when it was June 22. 3. When the date of June 24 was set, the Julian calendar was in operation and was a few days out. 4. Midsummerâs Day (June 24) is one of the four Quarter Days in the Legal calendar. The others are Lady Day (March 25), Michaelmas (September 29) and Christmas Day (December 25). 5. Samuel Pepys described Shakespeareâs Midsummer Nightâs Dream as âthe most insipid, ridiculous play that ever I sawâ...