1752 ⟶ Great Britain Adopts Gregorian Calendar, Skips Days
The British Empire adopts the Gregorian Calendar, skipping 1...
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📰 First Daily Newspapers Launched in England
1702: The Daily Courant and The Norwich Post become the first daily newspapers in England.⟶
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United Kingdom📚 Publication of *A Little Pretty Pocket-Book*
A Little Pretty Pocket-Book becomes one of the first books marketed for children⟶
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United Kingdom🗓️ Great Britain Adopts Gregorian Calendar, Skips Days
The British Empire adopts the Gregorian Calendar, skipping 11 days from 3 September to 13 September. On the calendar, 2 September is followed directly by 14 September.⟶
Calendar ReformGregorian CalendarBritish EmpireTimekeepingCultural ChangeScientific RevolutionSocietyStandardization
United Kingdom🧼 Imperial Leather Commissioned by Count Orlov
Imperial Leather commissioned by Count Orlov.⟶
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United Kingdom📜 Robert Peel's Criminal Law and Property Reforms
Prime Minister Robert Peel reforms English criminal law and redefines law of property;⟶
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United Kingdom👑 Buckingham Palace Designated as Royal Residence
Buckingham Palace becomes the official residence of the British monarch.⟶
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