Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1689 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 Heathfield - 0633, Richard the Lionheart Leaves England for the Crusades - 1189, King John Loses Crown Jewels - 1216, First Mackintosh Sold - 1823, Edith Cavell Executed - 1915, 1st Morris Minor Built - 1948, Sid Vicious Arrested for Murder - 1978, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Published - 1979, IRA Bomb Grand Hotel Brighton - 1984, Bali nightclub Bombs - 2002
Famous and historic events from 1689
Battle of Dunkeld
Battle of Killiecrankie
Relief of Derry – No Surrender
Siege of Derry Begins
The 'Bill of Rights' established
William and Mary proclaimed joint sovereigns
William III and Mary II crowned as joint rulers of Britain
Famous Britons born in 1689
Samuel Richardson
Recommended Books:
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Coast |
Churchill |
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