Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1643 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.
More dates from British history
On this day:
Canterbury Monks Observe Massive Meteor Event - 1178, Battle of Sevenoaks - 1450, 1st British Life Insurance Policy - 1583, Battle of Chalgrove Field - 1643, Johnson Contracts to Produce His Dictionary - 1746, Battle of Waterloo - 1815, Redcoats Drop Breeches - 1823, Staines Air Disaster - 1972, Battle of Orgreave - 1984
Famous and historic events from 1643
Battle of Adwalton Moor
Battle of Alton
Battle of Braddock Down
Battle of Chalgrove Field
Battle of Newbury - 1st
Battle of Roundway Down
Battle of Stratton
Battle of Wakefield
Famous Britons born in 1643
Gilbert Burnet
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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