<P> In England and Wales , the legal year 1751 was a short year of 282 days , running from 25 March to 31 December . 1752 began on 1 January . To align the calendar in use in England to that on the continent , the Gregorian calendar was adopted : and the calendar was advanced by 11 days : Wednesday 2 September 1752 was followed by Thursday 14 September 1752 . The year 1752 was thus a short year ( 355 days ) as well . </P>
<P> In England and Wales , the legal year 1751 was a short year of 282 days , running from 25 March to 31 December . 1752 began on 1 January . To align the calendar in use in England to that on the continent , the Gregorian calendar was adopted : and the calendar was advanced by 11 days : Wednesday 2 September 1752 was followed by Thursday 14 September 1752 . The year 1752 was thus a short year ( 355 days ) as well . </P>
when did england switch to the gregorian calendar
when did england switch to the gregorian calendar
1752 began on 1 January
1752 began on 1 January