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Pope Gregory XIII Announces the New Gregorian Calendar, Replacing the Julian Calendar

February 24, 1582

Ireland

Pope Gregory XIII announces the new Gregorian calendar, replacing the Julian calendar

Pope Gregory XIII announces the new Gregorian calendar, replacing the Julian calendar. This February 24, 1582 entry records a moment in Celtic history connected with Ireland.