Instead of trying to scramble and hurriedly get my screen back to the current date and time, there is an amazing button on the Outlook toolbar. It is located on the top toolbar menu and it's called "TODAY".

Go ahead and click it. In fact, daydream about your next vacation and scroll to that date on your calendar. Then click the "Today" button, and SHAZAM!, you are back to reality. (Sorry about that... if you'd like to dream about your vacation again, I'm done now.)
Happy Clicking!