Start of the Gregorian Calendar
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Date
October 04, 1582
Type
World
Author
smithsheep
Location
Rome,
Lazio,
Italy
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Event Details
Start of the Gregorian Calendar (1582-10-04)
Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar to correct the errors of the Julian calendar. The change was initially adopted by Catholic countries and gradually by the rest of the world.
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Context: World level event.
Categories: Science & Technology, Religion & Philosophy