Tuesday is the day of the week that falls between Monday and Wednesday. Its position in the week varies depending on the calendar system used. According to the ISO 8601 international standard, Tuesday is the second day of the week, as Monday is considered the first. However, in traditional calendars where Sunday is the first day, Tuesday is the third day. In some Muslim countries where Saturday is the start of the week, Tuesday is the fourth day.
1914: Senate Elections
In 1914, the law establishing Tuesday as the election day in the United States was extended to elections for the Senate.
1992: Sonic 2s day marketing campaign
In 1992, the "Sonic 2s day" marketing campaign for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 occurred, which is often attributed as the reason video games are commonly released on Tuesdays in the United States.
1994: Federal budget on the second Tuesday in May
Since 1994, the Australian federal government hands down the federal budget on the second Tuesday in May.
1996: Federal budget exception
In 1996, there was an exception to the practice of the Australian federal government handing down the federal budget on the second Tuesday in May.
2012: Bill to move elections to weekends
In 2012, a bill was introduced to move elections to weekends, aiming to encourage more working Americans to participate in elections.
2015: Albums release day changes to Friday
In 2015, album releases, which were typically on Tuesdays, changed to Fridays globally.
2016: Federal budget exception
In 2016, there was an exception to the practice of the Australian federal government handing down the federal budget on the second Tuesday in May.
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