Timeline Thursday 20 December 1753

Events on Thursday 20 December 1753 2

• 1753 Jewish Naturalization Act passed and repealed British law allowing Jewish naturalization sparked backlash and was withdrawn Parliament passed an act allowing Jews resident in Great Britain to be naturalized without taking Christian sacraments. The law provoked a fierce public and press backlash dubbed the "Jew Bill" controversy, and Parliament repealed it before the end of the year.
• 1753 Russia abolishes internal customs duties Shuvalov-driven reform removes tariffs between Russian provinces Empress Elizabeth of Russia signed a decree, championed by statesman Pyotr Shuvalov, abolishing the internal customs duties that had long hindered trade between Russian provinces. The reform simplified commerce across the empire and is considered a landmark in Russian economic policy.