Hastings By xkyrieirving2 Period: Nov 30, 1000 to Dec 1, 2000 Hastings Oct 14, 1066 Battle of Hastings Battle between duke of normality and the Norman french army of William. Jun 15, 1215 King john signs the magna carta first drafted from arch bishop of Canterbury to make peace between a unpopular king , and the red barins Nov 30, 1607 England establishes colonies that become the USA Nov 30, 1842 Britain dominates parts of china Nov 30, 1858 Britain takes control of India Nov 30, 1914 Britain control large sections of Africa Nov 30, 1918 Britain helps win world war 1 Nov 30, 1945 britians help win would war 2 Nov 30, 1989 Britain helps win the Cold War Nov 30, 1991 Britain helps win the first gulf war