Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1776 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:
Battle of Heathfield - 0633, Richard the Lionheart Leaves England for the Crusades - 1189, King John Loses Crown Jewels - 1216, First Mackintosh Sold - 1823, Edith Cavell Executed - 1915, 1st Morris Minor Built - 1948, Sid Vicious Arrested for Murder - 1978, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Published - 1979, IRA Bomb Grand Hotel Brighton - 1984, Bali nightclub Bombs - 2002
Famous and historic events from 1776
American colonies declare independence
Cook sets sail on 3rd and last Voyage
St Leger first run
The Wealth of Nations Published
Famous Britons born in 1776
John Constable
Peter Barlow
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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