First recorded Mr. Punch puppet show

First recorded Mr. Punch puppet show
Who
1662
What
First
Where
United Kingdom
When
1662
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.