Sweden transitions to Gregorian calendar, aligning with Europe for consistency and simplifying international affairs.

Sweden, including Finland, transitioned from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. The decision followed numerous European countries that had already adopted the Gregorian system. The primary goal was to better align the calendar with the solar year, correcting the drift that had accumulated over centuries with the Julian calendar. This adjustment necessitated a notable leap; the day following 17 February was directly moved to 1 March, effectively omitting 11 days from that period. This shift brought Sweden in sync with the Gregorian calendar used by most of Western Europe, promoting consistency in international civil affairs, trade, scientific study, and cultural activities. The reform simplified scheduling and reduced confusion caused by the discrepancy between different calendar systems in use at the time. #MoofLife #GregorianShift #CalendarChange #History