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BBC
The BBC is founded as the British Broadcasting Company. -
Women´s right to vote
Women receive the right to vote on the same terms as men (over the age of 21) as a result of the Representation of the People Act 1928. -
Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister. -
Death of King George VI
Death of King George VI. Automatic accession of Queen Elizabeth II. -
Elizabeth II
Coronation of Elizabeth II. -
Brexit
The United Kingdom leaves the European Union.