Historedia
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Renaming to The Times

When
1 January 1788
Where
London
Part of
First issue of the Daily Universal Register published

After 940 editions, the Daily Universal Register changed its title to The Times on 1 January 1788.

The publication operated under the name Daily Universal Register for three years. On 1 January 1788, following the completion of 940 editions, the title was officially changed to The Times, marking a significant milestone in its early history.

Sources

  1. The Times Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27

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