Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1661 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 Hastings - 1066, Battle of Old Byland - 1322, Caerphilly Pit disaster - 1913, Winnie the Pooh Published - 1926, Balham Blitz Tube Disaster - 1940, Fifty Pence Coin Issued - 1969
Famous and historic events from 1661
Charles II is crowned
Cromwell’s Corpse Executed
Famous Britons born in 1661
Charles Montagu
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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