Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 2001 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:
Vesuvius Erupts - 0079, Battle of Sandwich - 1217, Heworth Moor Skirmish - 1453, Last Traitor Hanged, Drawn and Quartered - 1772, British Cleric Patents Corkscrew - 1795, British Burn Washington - 1814, Factory Act - 1833, Hull Airship Disaster - 1921, Huxley Finishes Brave New World - 1931, First Edinburgh International Festival - 1947
Famous and historic events from 2001
Attacks by Islamisists on New York and Washington
Britain & USA Begin Airstrikes in Afghanistan
Eden Project Opens
First Episode of The Office
Germany 1 – England 5
Jeffrey Archer Jailed
Manningham Riots
Real IRA bombs BBC TV Centre
Selby Rail Crash
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