3606 (number): Wikis

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Versatile and unique the symbol 3606 has many meanings depending on the context in which it is used. In mathematics, the number 3606 is a positive composite integer. Especially important to the definition of this number is the base that it is interpreted in. For example, in base 10 the number has 3 thousands, 6 hundreds, and 6 ones. In calendar systems the symbol is generally interpreted in three parts each part representing the month, day and year of the solar Gregorian calendar. In American notation 3-6-06 is the incredibly important day of March 6th, 2006. In a relationship, the number represents the couple's unity.

History of 3606

3606 began with an experiment into the forefront of number theory. The creators adventured into unsual bases in unusual places by creating the new base Tridecimalabinary (or base 32). After learning the intricacies of the new base the creators converted their initials to Tridecimalabinary and added them together. The resulting number was converted to decimal form and this new number soon became the universal symbol of unity.

3606 has lead to many puzzles, presents and adventures over the past months, and continues to be the inspiration for adventures to come.

Notation

The number is normally represented using numbers, but may also be created with dots, lines, or smiley faces. The pattern is easy to recognize especially since the third spot should be empty. The individual numbers are important themselves and each of their meanings contribute to the whole meaning of unity.

Number Three

Three is the first odd prime number, and is thus considered the lucky prime. Its luckyness may contribute to its ability to approximate two of the most important universal constants. When doing rapid engineering estimates, three is approximately pi (3.1416), the same is also true for estimating e (2.7183).

The number three is the number of harmony. Many human cultures have given the concept of three-ness symbolic meanings, for example the Holy Trinity in the Christian belief is the unity of the three different faces of God into one. The concept of three may have developed this association with unity because the triangle is the most durable shape possible. It is the first two-dimensional figure that encloses a space and the only figure which if all endpoints have hinges will never change its shape unless the sides themselves are bent.

Many common objects are made of three elements. Most colours can be formed from just three primary colours. In addition, unity of hair into a braid requires three strands.

Of most importance, telephone keypads have the "3" key also associated with the letters "D", "E", and "F".

Number Six

Six is the second smallest composite number, and its importance is reflected in many aspects of life.

In science, six is the atomic number of carbon which is the basic building block of all life. In addition, there are six known quarks in the universe upon which all matter is based.

Six is also very important in music, a standard guitar has six strings, also there are six basic holes or keys on most woodwind instruments (e.g., pennywhistle, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon).

Six is greatly associated with bringing elements together. Six is the first number where counting on your fingers requires using two hands (preferably from two different people). Having the ability to connect your mind with that of another's is often called the "sixth sense". Also, Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is a game that is played with the names of actors and actresses and shows just how connected everyone is. Six is famous for being the answer to the two-dimensional kissing problem. Only six, no more no less, coins can be arranged around a central coin of the same radius so that each coin is connected with the central one and 'kisses' both its neighbors. In Latin the word six is represented as Sex, the ultimate unity between two people.

Of most importance, telephone keypads have the "6" key also associated with the letters "M", "N", and "O".

Day in History

March 6 is the 65th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (66th in Leap years). There are 300 days remaining. There are many important events that occured on this day. The most sigificant of which is 3606 Day whose most recent occurance is in the year 2006. This event, which is more important than Valentine's Day and Anniversary's combined, only happens once every one hundred years when the last two digits of the year are 06. 3606 Day is normally celebrated by decorating 3606 cookies and enjoying and remembering all of the time spent together.

Events

1447 - Nicholas V becomes Pope.

1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of the Prussian Confederation pledged allegiance to Casimir IV of Poland, and the Polish king agreed to help in their struggle for independence from the Teutonic Knights.

1460 - Treaty of Alcaçovas - Portugal gives the Canary Islands to Castile in exchange for claims in West Africa.

1521 - Ferdinand Magellan arrives at Guam.

1820 - The Missouri Compromise is signed into law by President James Monroe. The compromise allows Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state, but makes the rest of the northern part of the Louisiana Purchase territory slavery-free.

1834 - York, Upper Canada is incorporated as Toronto.

1836 - Texas Revolution: Battle of the Alamo - After a 13-day siege by an army of 3,000 Mexican troops, the 189 Texas volunteers defending the Alamo are defeated and the fort taken.

1853 - The Giuseppe Verdi opera La Traviata premieres in Venice.

1856 - The University of Maryland, College Park is chartered as the Maryland Agricultural College.

1857 - The Supreme Court of the United States rules in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case.

1869 - Dmitri Mendeleev presents the first periodic table to the Russian Chemical Society.

1899 - Bayer registers aspirin as a trademark.

1900 - A coal mine explosion in West Virginia traps 50 coal miners.

1901 - In Bremen an assassin attempts to kill Wilhelm II of Germany.

1925 - Pionerskaya Pravda, one of the oldest children's newspapers in Europe, is founded.

1925 - Belgium annexes Eupen, Malmédy, and Sankt Vith.

1940 - Winter War: An armistice is signed by Finland and the Soviet Union.

1945 - A communist-dominated government under Petru Groza assumes power in Romania.

1946 - Vietnam War: Ho Chi Minh signs an agreement with France which recognizes Vietnam as an autonomous state in the Indochinese Federation and the French Union.