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Date 08/08/08
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Hi,
Bit of a random question here, is there a special name for dates that have the same 3 numbers repeated? Like 06/06/06 and 07/07/07 - I think you get the picture.
Thanks!
Bit of a random question here, is there a special name for dates that have the same 3 numbers repeated? Like 06/06/06 and 07/07/07 - I think you get the picture.
Thanks!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The main reason the Chinese like 8/8/08 is that the number 8 in the Eastern world is a lucky number, it sounds similar to their word for prosper, wealth and fortune . If you've seen the HSBC ads with the car number plate 8 that gives you some idea of thier love for this number.
Look her under Chinese Numerology for more info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerology#Chines e_numerology
Similarly the number 4 is considered very unlucky can mean death or suffering (similar to our number 13) . When Alfa Romeo launched their 164 in the far East it was rebaged as the 168 so as not to affect sales.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_164
Look her under Chinese Numerology for more info.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerology#Chines e_numerology
Similarly the number 4 is considered very unlucky can mean death or suffering (similar to our number 13) . When Alfa Romeo launched their 164 in the far East it was rebaged as the 168 so as not to affect sales.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_164