Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1559 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:
Theatre Royal Drury Lane Opens - 1663, HMS Victory launched - 1765, Sinking of the Lusitania - 1915, Nazi Germany surrenders - VE Day - 1945
Famous and historic events from 1559
Famous Britons born in 1559
George Chapman
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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