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The Dates with History blog is a one-man excavation of the past, growing as fast as I can type. I chase down the historical figures and events that make me sit up and think 'what, really?'—the inspiring, the bizarre, the unjustly forgotten. No editorial team; just me, caffeine and an ever-expanding list of rabbit holes to explore. Please check the 'Home' link above for recent posts. Thanks for reading! —Steve
March 10, 2026
The Gregorian Calendar and Britain's Lost Eleven Days
2 September 1752 (read time: 5 mins.) When Britain finally adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, eleven days simply vanished. The public was baffled. The taxman was not. Some things never change.If you had lived in Great Britain o…