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Royal Assent

When: 22 May 1751
Where: Parliament of Great Britain
Part of: Passage of the British Calendar Act

The Calendar (New Style) Act 1750 received royal assent, formally enacting the calendar reform.

Royal assent was granted on 22 May 1751. This date explains why the act is legally dated 1750 despite being enacted in 1751, as the parliamentary session began in 1750 Old Style. The act was subsequently known as Chesterfield's Act.

Sources

Calendar (New Style) Act 1750 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17

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