Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1999 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:
Lincoln Cathedral Consecrated - 1092, England and Portugal sign the Treaty of Windsor - 1386, Battle of Auldearn - 1645, Crown jewels stolen by Col Blood - 1671, Enigma Machine Captured - 1941, Channel Islands liberated - 1945
Famous and historic events from 1999
Death of Jill Dando
Gary Glitter Jailed
Jonathan Aitken Jailed
Lawrence Inquiry Published
London Eye Erected
Paddington Rail Crash
Soho pub bombing
Total eclipse of the Sun
Recommended Books:
A Picture of Britain |
Ashes Fever |
Coast |
Churchill |
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