What Happened on September 3, 1752

• Britain and the British Empire (including the American colonies) adopt the Gregorian Calendar, losing 11 days. People riot thinking the government stole 11 days of their lives

Calendar: Julian
Skipped Day: This day does not exist in Great Britain and its colonies including America and Ireland.

Under the Calendar (New Style) Act 1750, Britain skipped 11 days to adopt the Gregorian calendar. This realigned the calendar with the solar year and compensated for the drift that had occurred due to the Julian calendar having too many leap days. It also brought Britain in line with much of Western Europe, which moved to the Gregorian calendar on October 15, 1582.

Wednesday, September 2, 1752 was followed by Thursday, September 14, 1752.

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday

How Long Ago? 271 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Virgo