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As of the start of 1752, the Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923. In the British Empire, it was the only year with 355 days, as September 3–13 were skipped when the Empire adopted the Gregorian calendar .
- 1752 in Great Britain
Events from the year 1752 in Great Britain . Incumbents....
- Calendar (New Style) Act 1750
The Act recited that the island had observed the calendar...
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Geography portal. The year 1752 by country. 1747. 1748....
- 1752 in Great Britain
Events. February 11 – Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in the US, is opened. March 23 – The Halifax Gazette, the first Canadian newspaper. June 6 – Fire destroys part of Moscow. June 15 – Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning is electricity using a kite and a key.
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In England, Wales, Ireland and Britain's American colonies, there were two calendar changes, both in 1752. The first adjusted the start of a new year from 25 March ( Lady Day, the Feast of the Annunciation) to 1 January, a change which Scotland had made in 1600.
Category:1752 births. Help. Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1752 births. Biography portal. This category is for people born in the year 1752. See also: 1752 deaths . 1700s. 1710s. 1720s.
