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Historical Events in September 1752

Liberty Bell

Sep 1 Pennsylvania's new State House bell (known today as the Liberty Bell) arrives in Philadelphia from Whitechapel Foundry in London, England

Gregory Conquers Julius Caesar

Sep 2 Last Julian calendar day in Great Britain and British colonies including America. To sync to the Gregorian calendar, 11 days are skipped and the next date is Sep 14.

  • Sep 3 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
  • Sep 14 Britain and the British Empire (including the American colonies) adopt the Gregorian Calendar after skipping the 11 days between September 3 and September 13