Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 2003 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:
Alfred Becomes King of Wessex - 0871, English order of knighthood founded - 1348, Birth of Shakespeare - 1564, Death of Shakespeare - 1616, Charles II is crowned - 1661, First Broadcast by British Monarch - 1924, Death of Blair Peach - 1979
Famous and historic events from 2003
Baghdad Falls
Congestion Charge introduced to Central London
England win Rugby World Cup
Hottest Day Ever in Britain
Huge Stop the War Demo
Ian Huntly found Guilty of Soham Murders
Last Commercial Concorde Flight
Rowan Williams becomes 104th Archbishop of Canterbury
Who Wants to be a Millionaire Coughing Scandal
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