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Q.

What was the day of the week on, 16th July, 1776?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

16th July, 1776 = (1775 years + Period from 1st Jan, 1776 to 16th July, 1776) Counting of odd days : 1600 years have 0 odd day. 100 years have 5 odd days. 75 years = (18 leap years + 57 ordinary years) = [(18 x 2) + (57 x 1)] = 93 (13 weeks + 2 days) = 2 odd days 1775 years have (0 + 5 + 2) odd days = 7 odd days = 0 odd day. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul 31 + 29 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 16 = 198 days= (28 weeks + 2 days) Total number of odd days = (0 + 2) = 2. Required day was 'Tuesday'.
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