Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from County Antrim 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:
First Town Incorporated by English Parliament - 1439, Battle of Brentford - 1642, Battle of Preston - 1715, Elgar opens Abbey Road recording studios - 1931, First Photo of Nessie - 1933, Tirpitz Sunk - 1944, End of the Pound note - 1984, Tim Berners-Lee Proposes world wide web - 1990, Absolutely Fabulous Debuts - 1992, Gary Glitter Jailed - 1999
Famous historic dates from County Antrim
5th of May 1981 : Death of Hunger Striker Bobby Sands
3rd of October 1981 : End of Maze Hunger Strikes
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Coast |
Churchill |
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