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*'''Swedish Calendar (1700-1712):''' 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. | *'''Swedish Calendar (1700-1712):''' 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. | ||
*'''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. | *'''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. | ||
*'''Challenges and Reluctance:''' Similar to other countries, the Gregorian system wasn't universally welcomed in Finland. Rural areas, particularly those with strong traditional ties, | *'''Challenges and Reluctance:''' Similar to other countries, the Gregorian system wasn't universally welcomed in Finland. Rural areas, particularly those with strong traditional ties, may have resisted the change, clinging to older methods for years. | ||
===Finnish Independence and Modernization (19th Century - Present)=== | ===Finnish Independence and Modernization (19th Century - Present)=== | ||
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