Britain’s money moves to units of 100, abandoning the old system of 3s, 12s, and 20s.
The War of the Roses
Feuding families try to gain control of the English crown.
Apollo 11 Lands on the Moon
The first astronauts set foot on the moon in 1969.
World War I
‘The Great War’ leaves over 15 million people dead.
The Battle of Hastings
The battle in 1066 that saw the French king William take the English throne.
The Interregnum
Britain has 11 years without a king after the execution of Charles I.
First African Slaves in North America
Slavery arrives in North America, where it will stay for centuries.
The Mayflower arrives in America
Settlers arrive in America from Europe.
Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
A famous speech captures America’s imagination and boosts the civil rights movement.
Prohibition
Alcohol is banned in the US, creating a different set of social problems.