Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Cheshire 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:
Normans Invade Ireland - 1169, Great Exhibition opens - 1851, TUC meets to agree on a General Strike - 1926, Sutton Hoo Dig Begins - 1939, Betting Shops Legal - 1961, Last UK Concert by Beatles - 1966, Tony Blairs 'New Labour' sweeps to power - 1997, Millennium May Day Protests - 2000
Famous historic dates from Cheshire
1st of October 959 : Edgar the Peaceable Unites English Kingdoms
24th of September 1645 : Battle of Rowton Heath
6th of May 1966 : Moors murderers found guilty
4th of June 1967 : Stockport Air Disaster
20th of March 1993 : IRA Bombs Warrington
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