Tag: England

  • WWI Ended

    WWI Ended

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    Morgan O’Brien

    November 11, 1918, WWI ended.

  • Gunpowder Plot Carried Out

    Gunpowder Plot Carried Out

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    Morgan O’Brien

    November 5, 1605, the infamous Gunpowder Plot was carried out.

  • BBC Launched

    BBC Launched

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    Morgan O’Brien

    November 2, 1936, the BBC made history by launching its first television channel.

  • Henry Tudor Crowned

    Henry Tudor Crowned

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 30, 1485, Henry Tudor was crowned king of England.

  • AEthelstan Dies

    AEthelstan Dies

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 27, 939, Athelstan, the first king to rule over all of England, died.

  • Cornwallis Surrenders

    Cornwallis Surrenders

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 19, 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.

  • Burgoyne Surrenders

    Burgoyne Surrenders

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered after the Second Battle of Saratoga.

  • Munich Agreement

    Munich Agreement

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 30, 1938, the Munich Agreement was signed by Germany, Italy, France, and Britain.

  • Battle of Stamford Bridge

    Battle of Stamford Bridge

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 27, 1066, the Norman Conquest of England began with the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

  • Great London Fire Begins

    Great London Fire Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 2, 1666, the Great London Fire began.