>1752 is when the English (and the American Colonies) adopted the calendar. >Many people ajusted their birthdays to keep them on the same "day" when the >calendar changed. George Washington was not born on February 22. That just >the date he changed it to. > >Different countries adopted the new calendat at different times. I believe >Russia didn't adopt it until the 20th century. ....and the Serbian Orthodox Church never adopted it, so we have Christmas at 7th of January (yes, the Julian calnendar is off by 13 days now), while all the people use the Gregorian. It's nice if you have people of both religions for relatives: in December, we start with St Nikola's, then one Christmas, one New year, other Christmas, other New year... a real marathon, grand lunches one after another. Whoever makes it into February without gaining weight must be some strong character.