Fighting The Scourge of Child Labour
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Historical Events
- Britain’s 1st Factory Act becomes law "to regulate the Labour of Children and young Persons in the Mills and Factories of the United Kingdom"
1833 Highlights
About August 29, 1833
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 190 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo