Time runs from left to right. Same with text. Sometimes time and text are in the way of each other. Then you rotate it. Have a look.
Source: WSJ Europe, 2013-04-26, page 32.
Funny, what do you think? 2014 first, 2013 second. First later, then earlier. Twisted instead of turned.
Source: WSJ Europe, 2013-04-26, page 32 (turned by me).
Funny, what do you think? I change the columns. And turn again.
Source: WSJ Europe, 2013-04-26, page 32 (columns changed by me).
Better, what do you think? Time runs from left to right. And if not: from top to bottom.