Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 1858 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:
St Augustine Introduces Julian Calendar to England - 0597, William the Conqueror crowned - 1066, Domesday Book Commissioned - 1085, First Christmas Tree in Britain - 1800, Mrs Beeton Published - 1861, End of the Soviet Union - 1991
Famous and historic events from 1858
Big Ben Winched into Place
Law passed allowing Jews to serve in parliament
Opening of the Royal Opera House
The Great Stink at its Worst
Famous Britons born in 1858
Beatrice Webb
Charles Noke
Edith Nesbit
Edward Hall
Emmeline Pankhurst
Harry H Johnston
Horace Smith-Dorrien
John Hobson
Robert Hadfield
Samuel Ryder
Sir James Swinburne
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