Category: English History

Elizabeth II Coronation

May 2, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation took place.
Titanic Sank

April 15, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank.
Peace Symbol Introduced

April 4, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 4, 1958, the world was introduced to the iconic peace symbol.
James I and VI Becomes King

March 25, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

March 24, 1603, James I and VI becomes King of England.
Stamp Act Passed

March 22, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

March 22, 1765, the Stamp Act was passed.
The Wedding of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert

February 10, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

February 10, 1840, Queen Victoria married Prince Albert.
The College of William and Mary’s Royal Charter

February 8, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

February 8, 1693, the College of William and Mary was issued a royal charter.
Representation of the People Act of 1918

February 6, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

February 6, 1918, the Representation of the People Act of 1918 was passed in England.
Pride and Prejudice Published

January 28, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

January 28, 1813, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was published.
Botonay Bay Convicts Land

January 18, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

January 18, 1788, the first shipload of convicts landed in Botany Bay, Australia.