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Zeller's congruence is a mathematical algorithm used to calculate the day of the week for any given date. It was developed by Christian Zeller in the 19th century and is particularly useful because it provides a systematic way to determine the day without relying on a calendar. The formula for Zeller's congruence involves the following variables: - \( h \): the day of the week (0 = Saturday, 1 = Sunday, 2 = Monday, ...

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