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Battle of Hexham - 1464, George III survives 2 assassination attempts - 1800, The Great Gold Robbery - 1855, Opening of the Royal Opera House - 1858, British Legion Formed - 1921, Britain tests H-Bomb - 1957, Arsenal Become Invincibles - 2004 More dates from British history
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