Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Isle of Man 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 Isle of Man
24th of June 1417 : First Recorded Tynwald Day
28th of May 1907 : First Isle of Man TT Race
2nd of August 1973 : Summerland Fire Disaster
27th of December 1974 : Last Native Manx Speaker Dies
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