Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1781 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:
Vesuvius Erupts - 0079, Battle of Sandwich - 1217, Heworth Moor Skirmish - 1453, Last Traitor Hanged, Drawn and Quartered - 1772, British Cleric Patents Corkscrew - 1795, British Burn Washington - 1814, Factory Act - 1833, Hull Airship Disaster - 1921, Huxley Finishes Brave New World - 1931, First Edinburgh International Festival - 1947
Famous and historic events from 1781
Battle of Dogger Bank
Battle of Jersey
British surrender at Yorktown
Ironbridge Opened
Uranus Discovered
Famous Britons born in 1781
David Brewster
George Stephenson
Henry Martyn
Samuel Clegg
Stamford Raffles
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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