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Tony Blair
In 1997, Britian elected Tony Blair as the Prime Minister and he has been the Prime Minister ever since -
Hong Kong Back To China
In 1997, Britian finally gave Hong Kong back to China -
Princess Death
On August 31st, 1997, Princess Diana died in a car accident -
No Euro
On January 1st the UK decided against joining the rest of Europe in agreeing to use a single currency. Instead of using the Euro, the UK continues to use traditonal Pound currency. -
Stock Market Crash
In March of 2000, global stockmarkets crashed as a result of the "Dotcom bubble " burst -
Taliban Attack
In October 2001, Britain held combined, stratigic stikes on the Taliban with the United States as a result of the September 11th terrorist attacks In America -
Invasion of Iraq
In 2003 Britian decideds to support the U.S. invasion of Iraq by sending in troops -
New States
on May 1st 2004, Ten new states offically joined the European Union -
Train Bombers
On July 7, 2005 Suicide Bombers killed 52 people on London's Transport System -
Legal Gay Marriage
In 2005 Britian passed a new law recognizing Gay marriage as a valid legal marriage
