America tried permanent daylight savings in 1973: “initial public support for the trial of close to 80% almost halved by the end of the 1973–74 winter amid safety concerns for children and criticisms from the construction and agricultural industries. The trial was abandoned prematurely”
The US tried year-round daylight saving time in 1973. Here’s what happenedThe Sunshine Protection Act, which the House approved by a bipartisan vote of 308–117 Tuesday, would implement year-round daylight saving time nationwidewww.independent.co.uk