Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Nottinghamshire 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 Actress on British Stage - 1660, First Recorded UFO in Britain - 1733, Bonnie Prince Charlie Turns Back at Derby - 1745, Britain’s First Heavyweight Boxing Champ - 1863, Opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge - 1864, RAC Established - 1897, John Lennon shot dead - 1980
Famous historic dates from Nottinghamshire
16th of June 1487 : Battle of Stoke Field
1st of October 1604 : World's first railway inaugurated
22nd of August 1642 : English Civil war Begins
1st of July 1918 : Disaster at Chilwell Shell Plant
19th of June 1978 : Botham sets all-rounder record
9th of February 1979 : Worlds first £1 Million footballer is bought
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