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Queen Victoria Is Born
Alexandrina Victoria was born in Kensington Palace in London, England. She was the only child of Edward, Duke of Kent and Marie Louis Victoria. When Victoria was very young her father died, making her the heir to the throne.
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"Ballown" is played in the United States
Ballown is a type of combination of football and soccer that was played in the United States for the first time in 1820. Ballown first became popular at the College of New Jersey. This is important because it shows how ideas from different countries are exchanged.
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Pope Pius VIII Dies
Pope Pius VIII died in 1830 after being the pope for two years. During his time as Pope, the Catholic Emancipation and July Revolution both occurred. Many people believed that the Pope was poisoned. This event is significant because while Victoria controlled the government, the Pope controlled religion and there was a change of power.
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Analytical Engine Is Invented
The Analytical Engine is an early form of a calculator. It was invented by the English mathematician Charles Babbage. The machine could calculate and print mathematical tables. This is important because today calculators are used worldwide and we would not have them if this hadn't been invented. -
Victoria Takes Over the Throne
Victoria became Queen at age 18 after the death of her uncle, William IV because he had no surviving children of his own. Victoria found out she was Queen of England in the middle of the night, but was ready to perform her duties right away. She wasted no time setting up meetings and deciding her royal court. This event is significant because this is the first time she had been in charge of the country on her own. Even at her young age she wasn't afraid. -
Opened Session of Parliament
Victoria opened her first session of Parliament in1837. This was important because it was the first time she performed this routine as Queen of England. Although as Queen Victoria didn't have much political power, she was a cultural symbol and the ceremonies in which she participated were important.
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Coronation
Even though Victoria had been Queen for over a year, her coronation took place in the summer of 1838. The Coronation was very important to England because they got to see their Queen oficially made royalty. After her coronation Victoria lived in Buckingham Palace.
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Queen Victoria Gets Married
Victoria married Prince Albert Edward of Saxe-Coburg. The two had a happy marriage. Together they had nine children:four sons and five daughters. This is important because the couples children were heir to the throne. Source: (Fremantle 146) -
Irish Potato Famine
The Great Potato Famine began in 1845 and lasted until 1849. The famine was caused when the potatoes were diseased and died. Ireland depended heavily on potatoes and without them many poeple starved, died, or left the country.
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Empress of India
After a civil war in India, there was no leader and India was added into the British Empire. Victoria now controlled India as well as other parts of Great Britain. This is significant because during the time of Victoria's reign the British Empire greatly expanded so that "the sun never sets on the British Empire".
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Husband Dies
Albert died of typhoid at the age of 42. He was very important to the Queen. Albert and Victoria are now buried next to each other. After his death Victoria slipped into a short depression.
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Pablo Picaso is Born
Pablo Picasso was a Spanish artist. He was born inthe city of Malaga in the Andalusian region of Spain to his parents Don Jose Ruiz y Blasco and Maria Picasso y Lopez. His birth us significant because he would go on to create many famous works of art.
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Golden Jubilee
The Golden Jubilee celebrated the 50 years since Victoria's succession to the crown. To celebrate they had a large banquet, she was part of a parade, and then there was a service at Westminster Abbey. The Queen was very popular and her jubilee was a big celebration by the people of the nation. This is significant because it marked a big milestone in the queen's life.
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Longest Reigning Monarch
On this day, Victoria broke the English, Scottish, and British record for longest reiging monarch. The title was previously held by Victoria's grandfather Gearge III. Instead of celebrating at the time she requested that all ceremonies wait until the next year, to go along with her diamond jubilee. This event is successful because she made history as the longest reigning King or Queen,.
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Oil Drilling in Persia
In 1901, oil drilling was introduced to the Persian Gulf. The oil that they find can be used in many ways. THe economy of the countries near the Persian Gulf have benefited greatly from this activity. This is significant because today many countries depend on the Persian Gulf as their main source for oil.
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VIctoria Dies
Victoria died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight and was buried in Windsor next to her husband. Victoria is the longust ruler of England, her reign lasting 64 years. Queen Victoria was a successful Queen who brougght respect and a good reputation back to the English monarchy. After her death the crown was passed to her son Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. He became King Edward VII.
Source: (Phillips 209), ("Queen Victoria")
