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Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
The battle was between the Norman-French army and the British army and the Normans won. -
Apr 11, 1078
The Tower of London was built
The Tower of London was said to be one of the greatest castles ever built. -
Apr 11, 1086
Domesday Book
The survery determined who owned what land. -
Sep 9, 1087
Reign of King William I (the Conqueror)
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Apr 11, 1239
Reign of King Edward I
King Edward ruled from 1239-1307 -
Apr 11, 1350
Black Death
A plague that eliminated 100 millions of people during the Middle Ages. -
Jun 11, 1381
Peasnt's Revolt in England
Marked the beginning of the end of serfdom in England. It was triggered by higher taxes, reduced labour, etc. -
Apr 11, 1476
1st Printing Press
William Caxton introduced the printing press to England to speed up production. -
Aug 22, 1485
Death of King Richard III
King Richard was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field. -
Aug 22, 1485
Battle of Bosworth Field
A civil war between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. The battle ended with the House of Lancaster defeating the House of York.