Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1999 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:
1st Wimbledon tennis tournament - 1877, HMS Vanguard Lost with 843 Men - 1917, Engagement of Queen Elizabeth - 1947, Supercell Storm over Wokingham - 1959, Lightning strikes York Minster - 1984, First Episode of The Office - 2001
Famous and historic events from 1999
Death of Jill Dando
Gary Glitter Jailed
Jonathan Aitken Jailed
Lawrence Inquiry Published
London Eye Erected
Paddington Rail Crash
Soho pub bombing
Total eclipse of the Sun
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