United Kingdom

Some of the key events about United Kingdom

• 1066

  The Norman Conquest resulted in the subjugation of Anglo-Saxon England
• 1215

  The Magna Carta was signed, establishing fundamental rights and limiting royal power
• 1348

  The Black Death pandemic killed an estimated 30-60% of England's population
• 1642

  The English Civil War began, leading to years of conflict and political upheaval
• 1665

  The Great Plague of London killed an estimated 100,000 people
• 1666

  The Great Fire of London destroyed much of the city's medieval center
• 1689

  The Bill of Rights was passed, further strengthening parliamentary democracy
• 1807

  The Slave Trade Act was passed, abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire
• 1833

  The Factory Act was introduced, improving working conditions and limiting child labor
• 1845

  The Irish Potato Famine began, leading to mass starvation and emigration
• 1914

  World War I began, resulting in over 700,000 British military deaths
• 1918

  Women over 30 gained the right to vote in parliamentary elections
• 1928

  All women over 21 were granted equal voting rights with men
• 1939

  World War II started, leading to extensive bombing of British cities and over 450,000 deaths
• 1948

  The National Health Service (NHS) was established, providing free healthcare for all
• 1965

  The Race Relations Act was passed, prohibiting racial discrimination
• 1972

  Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland resulted in the deaths of 14 unarmed civilians
• 2004

  Civil partnerships for same-sex couples were legalized
• 2005

  The 7/7 London bombings killed 52 people and injured over 700
• 2010

  The Equality Act was introduced, consolidating anti-discrimination laws

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