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:
Edward I Expels Jews from England - 1290, Authority of the pope declared void in England - 1536, British Cops’ 1-2-3 in Olympic Tug o’ War - 1908, Mein Kampf Published - 1925, Great Martinstown Downpour - 1955, First UK Broadcast of Big Brother - 2000
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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