Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 2000 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:
Benjamin Franklin Arrives in London - 1724, First Bomb Dropped on English Soil - 1914
Famous and historic events from 2000
Damilola Taylor Stabbed to Death
First UK Broadcast of Big Brother
Great Yarmouth Showered with Fish
Hatfield Rail Crash
Judith Keppel Who wants to be a Millionaire Winner
Millennium Bridge Opens – and Closes
Millennium May Day Protests
Sierra Leone Hostages Freed by SAS
Steve Redgrave wins 5th Olympic Gold Medal
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