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September 21st - September 27th
Neptune is officially observed, Number 10 Downing Street becomes more than just a house and theatre censorship is abolished in the UK.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
23rd September 1846: Through applying maths and physics, the planet Neptune is officially observed and identified by the German astronomer Johann G. Galle.
22nd September 1735: The man regarded as the first British Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, moves into Number 10 Downing Street.
26th September 1968: Theatre censorship is abolished in the UK and the controversial musical 'Hair' opens in London the following day.
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