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Why do javascript dates have to be so shitty?

Can anyone explain why 'Feb 18, 1977' is in the local timezone but '1977-02-18' is UTC?

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Why do javascript dates have to be so shitty? Can anyone explain why 'Feb 18, 1977' is in the local timezone but '1977-02-18' is UTC?

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chinesenewyear

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Why do javascript dates have to be so shitty?

Can anyone explain why 'Feb 18, 1977' is in the local timezone but '1977-02-18' is UTC?