Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/happy-130th-birthday-to-the-timezones Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Happy 130th birthday to the timezones Nation Nov 18, 2013 6:57 PM EST Today in 1883: The United States and Canada adopt a system of standard time zones: http://t.co/jcCDySfpWi — amhistorymuseum (@amhistorymuseum) November 18, 2013 Today in 1883 four standard time zones were introduced for the U.S. at the instigation of the railroads, which improved mail delivery times. — Postal Museum (@PostalMuseum) November 18, 2013 A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Today in 1883: The United States and Canada adopt a system of standard time zones: http://t.co/jcCDySfpWi — amhistorymuseum (@amhistorymuseum) November 18, 2013 Today in 1883 four standard time zones were introduced for the U.S. at the instigation of the railroads, which improved mail delivery times. — Postal Museum (@PostalMuseum) November 18, 2013 A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now