Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from Angus and Dundee 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 Angus and Dundee
21st of May 685 : Battle of Nechtansmere
6th of April 1320 : The Declaration of Arbroath
1st of September 1644 : Battle of Tippermuir
28th of December 1879 : Collpase of the Tay Railway Bridge
12th of September 1885 : Arbroath 36 Bon Accord 0
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