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:
Normans Invade Ireland - 1169, Great Exhibition opens - 1851, TUC meets to agree on a General Strike - 1926, Sutton Hoo Dig Begins - 1939, Betting Shops Legal - 1961, Last UK Concert by Beatles - 1966, Tony Blairs 'New Labour' sweeps to power - 1997, Millennium May Day Protests - 2000
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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A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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