29 sept. 1736 - The Gin Act 1736 goes into effect, placing a steep tax on the sale of gin and license requirements for its sale, with the intent of reducing consumption of the liquor in Britain. Widely ignored, the Act is repealed in 1743
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29 sept. 1736
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~ Il y a 289 ans