Important Dates in British History - a timeline
Here are events from 2005 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 2005
Buncefield Oil Blaze
Death of Jean Charles de Menezes
Ellen Macarthur sails solo around the world
England Regain Ashes
Four terrorists explode bombs on London Transport system
Fox Hunting Banned in the UK
Licensing Laws Radically Revised
Marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla announced
Provisional IRA formally ceases Violence
The Birmingham Tornado
The Civil Partnership Act comes into force in Britain
Tony Blairs Labour win 3rd General Election
Tories Pick Cameron as Leader,
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