2007-02-28 07:08:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Because if it was fired at any other time it wouldn't be the 1o'clock gun, would it?!
2007-02-28 07:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Leo 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It originally started in order to let the passing by ships know what time it is. Every time they heard teh shot they will set their chronometers to the right time [this was obviously before there were any clocks or wrist watches]. The shot is still fired to this day even though it is no longer necessary, for the reason of keeping the tradition alive.
2007-02-28 15:16:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, so lets say they fire it every 15 minutes throughout the day.
Why would they do that ?
Hopefully, they wouldn't be using blank ammo and using the gun to hit tourists on Princes street.
2007-02-28 15:16:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because its the 1 oclock gun.
damn you leo!!!!!!
2007-02-28 15:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Claire - Hates Bigotry 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its called the 1oclock gun, there is a clue, if they fired it at 1am there would more than likely be a few complaints
2007-03-03 13:23:36 · answer #5 · answered by fat momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋