Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1721 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:
John Cabot Leaves Bristol - 1497, Death of da Vinci - 1519, 1st publication of The new King James bible - 1611, Great Yarmouth Bridge Disaster - 1845, Opening of the Royal Albert Bridge - 1859, General Belgrano sank - 1982, Death of Osama bin Laden - 2011
Famous and historic events from 1721
Robert Walpole Becomes 1st British PM
Famous Britons born in 1721
Thomas Sandby
Tobias Smollett
William Collins
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