Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1829 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:
Wesley’s First Open-Air Sermon - 1739, Battle of Copenhagen - 1801, Man Utd-Liverpool Match-Fixing Scandal, - 1915, Faversham TNT Disaster - 1916, Founding of Sandhurst Royal Military Academy - 1946, Panda Crossing Launched - 1962, Red Rum wins the national for 3rd time - 1977, Argentina invades Falklands - 1982, 1st G20 Summit held - 2009
Famous and historic events from 1829
1st regular bus service
Metropolitan Police Force Established
Oxford win 1st Boat Race
William Burke is hanged
Famous Britons born in 1829
Alexander Buchan
Catherine Booth
Henry Liddon
John Everett Millais
Samuel Gardiner
Thomas W Robertson
William Booth
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