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During 1968, the 200th anniversary of the invention of circus, writers in the circus press speculated on the exact date of Astley's first performance. At that time, there was evidence that it had been the "early Spring" of 1768. I now note that the 'Wikipedia' section on Circus states that the date was 9th January 1768. Does anyone know the evidence for this date? Put a note in our diaries to celebrate 9th January 2018? See you then! John.