Twitter history lesson in 104 characters

American magician, illusionist and endurance artiste David Blaine twittered the following message: "Shortly after noon on July 8, comes the moment..."

American magician, illusionist and endurance artiste David Blaine twittered the following message: 'Shortly after noon on July 8, comes the moment that can be called 12:34:56 7/8/9. Happens only once over the course of history.'

Americans put the month before the date.