Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1778 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:
Battle of Loudoun Hill - 1307, Britain captures Jamaica - 1655, Indian Mutiny begins - 1857, First UK Air Display - 1910, Zeppelin Fire-Bombs Southend - 1915, Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister - 1940, Rudolf Hess lands in Scotland - 1941, Tony Blair announces intention to resign - 2007
Famous and historic events from 1778
America Invades Whitehaven
Cook reaches Hawaii
Famous Britons born in 1778
Beau Brummell
Humphry Davy
William Hazlitt
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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