Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from County Armagh 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:
1st Wimbledon tennis tournament - 1877, HMS Vanguard Lost with 843 Men - 1917, Engagement of Queen Elizabeth - 1947, Supercell Storm over Wokingham - 1959, Lightning strikes York Minster - 1984, First Episode of The Office - 2001
Famous historic dates from County Armagh
14th of August 1598 : Worst English Defeat in Ireland
12th of June 1889 : Armagh Sunday School Rail Tragedy
5th of January 1976 : Kingsmill Massacre
8th of May 1987 : The Loughgall Ambush
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