Init javascript Date object

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I would like to retrieve a Javascript object Date for new year. I want to user new Date(); object and init it to the 2009-01-01 (it's for a countdown).

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For others also looking for documentation on the Javascript Date Object, here is a link: msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ie/cd9w2te4(v=vs.94).aspx (the link below is broken) — lindon fox
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David Hedlund · Accepted Answer · 2009-12-16 17:18:36Z

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The month part of the construct is an enum, so it's always themonthyouwant -1. And are you sure you want to count down to 2009? oh well...

var newYears = new Date(2009, 0, 1);

answered Dec 16, 2009 at 17:18

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Anton Setiawan · Accepted Answer · 2009-12-16 17:28:08Z

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From http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_obj_date.asp, you can init your js date object with

var date= new Date(year, month, day, hours, minutes, seconds, milliseconds);

You may also use date.setFullYear(year,month,day) method if your date object has been created before. Please note that month is between 0 and 11 just like what David Hedlund said.

edited Dec 16, 2009 at 17:28

answered Dec 16, 2009 at 17:22

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George · Accepted Answer · 2009-12-16 17:20:18Z

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use...

dateVariable.setTime(Date.parse('1/1/2009 12:00 AM'));

answered Dec 16, 2009 at 17:20

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