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I didn't realized that today was vs I didn't realize that today is

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'I didn't realize that today was' is used to refer to a past event or situation, while 'I didn't realize that today is' is used to refer to the present moment.
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I didn't realized that today was

This phrase is correct when referring to a past event or situation.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker was not aware of something that happened or existed in the past.

Examples:

  • I didn't realize that today was your birthday.

I didn't realize that today is

This phrase is correct when referring to the present moment.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker was not aware of something that is happening or existing in the present.

Examples:

  • I didn't realize that today is a holiday.
  • May 12, 2009 ... ROFL! You're not alone, Kgrin! It's actually today, but I didn't realize that today is the 12th already! I hear a fog horn! Foggy hugs, Tina ...
  • Jan 21, 2015 ... I didn't realize that today is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Best wishes to my Sciuridaen friends. bko. Posted January 21, 2015 at 9:48 pm | ...
  • 1 day ago ... I didn't realize that today is Valentine's Day. 00:14:06, (Laughs) Starfire, will you be my Valentine? 00:14:11, Of course. 00:14:13, We should all ...
  • May 14, 2015 ... Jamie Oliver is literally everywhere here in London but for some reason I didn't realize that today is such an important day for his cause.

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