Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Angus and Dundee 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:
Burwell Puppet Show Fire - 1727, Jack the Ripper’s Second Murder - 1888, First Day of Football League Matches - 1888, First German V2 rocket lands on London - 1944, Severn Bridge Opens - 1966, First Episode of Only Fools and Horses - 1981
Famous historic dates from Angus and Dundee
21st of May 685 : Battle of Nechtansmere
6th of April 1320 : The Declaration of Arbroath
1st of September 1644 : Battle of Tippermuir
28th of December 1879 : Collpase of the Tay Railway Bridge
12th of September 1885 : Arbroath 36 Bon Accord 0
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