First recorded Mr. Punch puppet show

According to Official Guinness Records,

The first recorded Mr. Punch puppet show was documented by Samuel Pepys (UK) in his diary after a performance in Covent Garden, London, UK on 9 May 1662.
This was recognised on Punch's 350th birthday. This record was recognised as part World Record London, which is a calendar of unique record-breaking events taking place in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For a complete list of 1662 records, please visit 1662 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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