Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Buckinghamshire 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:
Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway - 1582, London Gazette First Published - 1665, Treasure Island Published - 1883, Britain’s first female mayor elected - 1908, BBC begins Broadcasts - 1922, Coventry Blitz - 1940, NME Publishes First UK Singles Chart - 1952, First British Record Chart Published - 1952, Princess Anne and Mark Phillips Marry - 1973
Famous historic dates from Buckinghamshire
20th of August 1667 : Paradise Lost Published
1st of August 1740 : Rule Britannia First Performed
5th of June 1963 : John Profumo resigns
8th of August 1963 : Great Train Robbery
11th of January 1973 : First Open Univeristy Graduates
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