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 ===Adopting the Gregorian Calendar (18th Century)===
-*'''Adoption of the Gregorian Calendar (1700):''' Recognizing the need for accuracy, Sweden (which ruled Finland at the time) adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1700. Finland followed suit, adjusting by omitting 11 days from February.
+*'''Adoption of the Gregorian Calendar (1753):''' The Swedish government began using the Gregorian calendar on February 18, 1753. Prior to that, they used the Julian calendar. Thus, 18 Feb 1753 became 1 Mar 1753 in the new Gregorian calendar.
+**Between February 29, 1700 (Julian) and February 29, 1712 (Julian), the Swedish government used its own "Swedish Calendar". As part of the transition from the Swedish Calendar back to the Julian calendar in 1712, the month of February in 1712 has 30 days.
 *'''Challenges and Reluctance:''' Similar to other countries, the Gregorian system wasn't universally welcomed in Finland. Rural areas, particularly those with strong traditional ties, often resisted the change, clinging to older methods for years.