Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1951 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:
The Battle of Basing - 0871, 1st British Colonists reach New Zealand - 1840, Spanish Steamer Sinks SS Northfleet - 1873, Battle of Isandlwana - 1879, Queen Victoria dies - 1901, Ramsay MacDonald becomes Britain's 1st Labour PM - 1924, BBC Broadcasts 1st live Football Commentary - 1927, Public Sector Strike Begins - 1979, Space Invaders Hit UK - 1979
Famous and historic events from 1951
Burgess and Maclean Defect
Churchill becomes PM again
First Benny Hill TV Show
Gillingham Bus Disaster
Glorious Glosters Stand at Imjin River
Peak District is designated Britain's first national park
Snowdonia designated a National Park
The Festival of Britain opens
Zebra Crossing Introduced
Famous Britons born in 1951
Alan Minter
Andy Irvine
Antony Worrall Thompson
Chris Rea
Gordon Brown
Jack Vettriano
Kenny Dalglish
Kevin Keegan
Mary McAleese
Nigel Havers
Phil Collins
Rosie Boycott
Sting
Trevor Eve
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