#CalendarAdjustmentDay
Celebrate the year as we know it today, on calendar adjustment day! Share what day it would have been before this change.
September 2nd
What Does #CalendarAdjustmentDay Mean?
Calendar Adjustment Day on September 2nd marks the anniversary of the British Calendar Act of 1752, when Britain and its colonies switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. Eleven days were skipped overnight - people went to bed on September 2nd and woke up on September 14th. The adjustment caused confusion and even riots among people who believed the government had stolen their time.
How to Use #CalendarAdjustmentDay
Share this quirky historical fact, discuss how calendars work, or create content about time and how we measure it. History and trivia accounts can create fun educational posts.
