Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1793 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:
Drake completes the first circumnavigation of the globe - 1580, 1st British Open Golf Championship - 1861, Blackpool illuminations light up for 1st time - 1925, 1st Birds Eye Fishfingers go on Sale - 1955, 21 IRA men escape from Maze Prison - 1983
Famous and historic events from 1793
Famous Britons born in 1793
Alexander Laing
Alfie Boe
Felicia Hemans
George Green
Henry Lyte
William Cobbett
William Havergal
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