Tag: England

Wellington Defeated at Salamanca

July 22, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

July 22, 1812, the Duke of Wellington suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Salamanca.
Edict of Expulsion

July 18, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

July 18, 1290, the Edict of Expulsion was issued.
Lady Jane Grey Becomes Queen

July 10, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

July 10, 1553, Lady Jane Grey was declared Queen of England.
US Declares War (1812)

June 18, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain.
Magna Carta Signed

June 15, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

June 15, 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta.
Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon Wedding

June 11, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

June 11, 1509, Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon.
George VI Coronation

May 12, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

On May 12, 1937, King George VI held his coronation at Westminster Abbey.
Margaret Thatcher Become PM

May 3, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 3, 1979, Margaret Thatcher was elected the first female Prime Minister of the UK.
Elizabeth II Coronation

May 2, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

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