Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1644 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 Loudoun Hill - 1307, Britain captures Jamaica - 1655, Indian Mutiny begins - 1857, First UK Air Display - 1910, Zeppelin Fire-Bombs Southend - 1915, Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister - 1940, Rudolf Hess lands in Scotland - 1941, Tony Blair announces intention to resign - 2007
Famous and historic events from 1644
2nd Battle of Newbury
Battle of Selby
Battle of Aberdeen
Battle of Alresford
Battle of Cropredy Bridge
Battle of Lostwithiel
Battle of Marston Moor
Battle of Tippermuir
Bolton Massacre
Famous Britons born in 1644
William Penn
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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