Why does the clock tower of Independence Hall on the back of the US one-hundred dollar bill read 4:10?

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Question #29540. Asked by Terry of nashville.
Last updated Nov 25 2016.

Jeeves
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Response last updated by satguru on Nov 25 2016.
Mar 11 2003, 3:59 PM

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Clock reads 4:10... translates to April 10th... translates to the 100th day of the year.

- Nicholas LaMey

Apr 07 2009, 3:50 PM