10 October: 283

It’s the 10^th day of the 10^th month and also the 283^rd day of the year (non-leap years). 10 fun facts about 283.

1. 283 is the 61st prime number.

2. 283 Emma is a large Asteroid discovered by Auguste Charlois in 1889, in Nice, France. The reason for its name is unknown.

3. The 283 series is a DC electric multiple unit train type operated by West Japan Railway Company on the Kinokuni Line in Japan.

4. Pennsylvania is 283 miles long, from east to west.

5. The A283 is a road in England, connecting Milford, Surrey and Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex.

6. The highest point of the territory of Minsk, Belarus is 283 meters above sea level.

7. Telephone area code 283 serves the Cincinnati, OH metro area. It includes the cities of Cincinnati, Hamilton, and Middletown.

8. The year 283 was a common year starting on Monday, known at the time as the Year of the Consulship of Carus and Carinus.

9. London Buses route 283 formerly operated between East Acton and Hammersmith Bus Station. Transport for London has withdrawn the route.

10. In numerology, this number resonates with diligence, conscientiousness, business and efficiency as well as creative self-expression, charisma, and tolerance. People under its influence make great team leaders.

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