Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1996 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:
Drake completes the first circumnavigation of the globe - 1580, 1st British Open Golf Championship - 1861, Blackpool illuminations light up for 1st time - 1925, 1st Birds Eye Fishfingers go on Sale - 1955, 21 IRA men escape from Maze Prison - 1983
Famous and historic events from 1996
Canary Wharf bombed by IRA
Charles and Diana Divorce
Cocker's Contempt for Jackson at Brits
First Woman Jockey in Derby
Frankie Dettori’s Magnificent Seven
Parliament Returns Stone of Scone
The Dunblane Shootings
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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