See the paradox below-
Both great writers Shakespeare and Cervantes died on the same date 23 April 1616.However they also died 10 days apart.How?
Here is the explanation-
Shakespeare died on 23 april 1616 according to Julian Calendar which was still used in England at the time whereas Cervantes died on 23 april 1616 according to the Gregarian calendar which was used in Madrid.The difference between the calendar accounts for the paradox.Spain had opted for Gregarian calendar as early as in 1582,while England waited till1752 to effect the change.
Both great writers Shakespeare and Cervantes died on the same date 23 April 1616.However they also died 10 days apart.How?
Here is the explanation-
Shakespeare died on 23 april 1616 according to Julian Calendar which was still used in England at the time whereas Cervantes died on 23 april 1616 according to the Gregarian calendar which was used in Madrid.The difference between the calendar accounts for the paradox.Spain had opted for Gregarian calendar as early as in 1582,while England waited till1752 to effect the change.