Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from County Londonderry that have shaped Britain and its peoples and affected its history. If you feel we have left something out please don't hesitate to let us know.
More dates from British history
On this day:
First international terrorist attack on Britain? - 1894, Singapore Surrenders - 1942, Decimal currency is launched in Britain - 1971, Huge Stop the War Demo - 2003
Famous historic dates from County Londonderry
18th of April 1689 : Siege of Derry Begins
28th of July 1689 : Relief of Derry – No Surrender
30th of January 1972 : Bloody Sunday
3rd of July 1987 : Branson Crosses Atlantic in Hot-Air Balloon
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