Historical Events of England

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  • Nov 19, 1066

    Battle of 1066

    Battle of 1066
    This was a battle between Normandy, and the Saxons(English) where Normandy's armies destroyed the English in the end.The Battle of Hastings in 1066 results in the Duke of Normandy defeats Harold the II and becomes king.
  • Nov 19, 1096

    Oxford University

    Oxford University
    Oxford University is one of the many famous colleges around the world. The first teachings begin at Oxford University, the oldest English speaking university.
  • Nov 19, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    The Magna Carta is like the Constitution of the United States.It was signed by many government officials.
  • Nov 19, 1348

    Bubonic Plague

    Bubonic Plague
    Bubonic Plague sweeps across Europe and kills about 1/3 of England's population. This deadly plague was carried by fleas on rats that lived inside the people's homes.

  • English Civil War

    English Civil War
    The English Civil War began for a fight over the monarchy.

  • Underground Train

    Underground Train
    The first underground train ran in London, while the industrial revolution was going on where England was becoming very productive.

  • Queen Victoria

    Queen Victoria
    Queen Victoria becomes the longest ruling monarch in Britain and England turns to a democracy where the Parliament and the Prime Minister have more power.

  • WWII

    WWII
    Winston Churchill leads Great Britain to victory in WWII. By the great D-Day invasion, Churchill sets his eyes on victory.

  • European Union

    European Union
    Great Britain joins the European Union. This helps there economy grow with joining the other European nations.

  • First Woman Prime Minister

    First Woman Prime Minister
    Margaret Thatcher becomes the first woman prime minister. she won by a large margin, almost half the votes against 2 other contestants.