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Important Dates in British History - a timeline

Here are events from Grampian that have shaped Britain and its peoples and affected its history. If you feel we have left something out please don't hesitate to let us know.
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On this day:
Benjamin Franklin Arrives in London - 1724, First Bomb Dropped on English Soil - 1914

Famous historic dates from Grampian

14th of August 1040 : Duncan Killed by Macbeth
15th of August 1057 : Macbeth Killed at Lumphanan
24th of July 1411 : Battle of Harlaw
13rd of September 1644 : Battle of Aberdeen
2nd of July 1645 : Battle of Alford
9th of September 1715 : The Earl of Mar’s Declaration
22nd of December 1715 : Old Pretender Lands at Peterhead
19th of August 1848 : Storm Claims 100 Scottish Fishermen
19th of October 1970 : North Sea Oil Discovered
3rd of November 1975 : North Sea Oil starts to flow
6th of July 1988 : Piper Alpha Disaster

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A Picture of Britain
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Brit Quote:
For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors and laugh at them in our turn? - Jane Austen
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On this day:
Benjamin Franklin Arrives in London - 1724, First Bomb Dropped on English Soil - 1914
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