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This is a timeline of British history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of England, History of Wales, History of Scotland, History of Ireland, Formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and History of the United Kingdom
Mary I, the future queen of England (r. 1553-1558), is born to parents Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. 1521: Lutheran writings begin to circulate in England. 1527 21 May Phillip II, the future king of England (r. 1554-1558), is born to parents Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire and Isabella of Portugal. 1526
The 21st century in the United Kingdom — the current period of Contemporary British history. 16th; 17th; 18th; 19th; 20th; 21st; ... Timeline of the 2007 Labour ...
September 10: Storm Daniel becomes the deadliest Mediterranean storm in history, with over 4000 deaths in Libya. September 19 – 20: 2023 Azerbaijani offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh. October 3: Kevin McCarthy's expulsion via a motion introduced by Matt Gaetz is the first ousting of a Speaker of the United States House of Representatives in history.
It was the only general strike in British history, for TUC leaders such as Ernest Bevin considered it a mistake. Most historians treat it as a singular event with few long-term consequences, but Martin Pugh says it accelerated the movement of working-class voters to the Labour Party, which led to future gains. [ 161 ]
London's timeline in the 21st century. The skyline of the City of London, Thames, and Tower of London in June 2022. Taken from City Hall A view of London from the Arcelor Mittal Orbit, which was completed in 2012, in August 2022. Some of London's iconic buildings, including The Shard and St Paul's Cathedral, can be seen in the distance.
The island of Great Britain in the 21st century. Not to be confused with the Kingdom of Great Britain. 16th; 17th; ... Timeline of British history (1990–present)
Prior to the 20th century, the leader of the British government held the title of First Lord of the Treasury, and not that of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Therefore, the list below refers to the "Head of Government" and not the "Prime Minister". Even so, the leader of a government was often colloquially referred to as the "prime ...