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20th Century
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Queen Victoria dies
Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 until 1901 when she died from a stroke. She is still the longest reigning British monarch in world history, having been on the throne for just over 63 years. -
The Second Boer War ends
The second Boer War, fought between the British Empire and the Dutch settlers of two independent Boer republics ended with a British victory. -
The Titanic sinks
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World War One
World War One begins. -
Great Depression
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Agatha Christie writes 'Death on the Nile'
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The Second World War
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An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls by J.B Priestley is perfomed for the first time. -
'A Streetcar Named Desire' opens on Broadway
Tennessee Williams' second major play was later turned into a film in 1951. -
London hosts the Summer Olympics
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Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap' opens in the West End
The Mousetrap is the longest running show with over 24,500 performances. -
To Kill A Mockingbird is published
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Assassination of John F. Kennedy
The 35th President of the US is assassinated in Texas. -
'Don't Drink The Water' premiers on Broadway
Woody Allen's play premiered in 1966 and was later turned into a film in 1994. -
Man's first step on the moon
Neil Armstrong was the first man to step on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. -
'The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy' is published
Douglas Adams' science fiction comedy series was originally a radio broadcast until it was adapted into various other types of media, including a novel published in -
Edward Thomas publishes 'No-one So Much As You'
Edward Thomas, a war poet, publishes his poem in 1979, 62 years after his death. -
'The Handmaid's Tale' is published
Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel is published in 1985. -
Hubble telescope launched into space
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World Trade Center bombed
The World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York was bombed by Al-Qaeda. -
Princess Diana dies
Diana, Princess of Wales dies in a car crash. -
'Enduring Love' is published
Ian McEwan's novel is published in 1997.
