political and social events

  • Jan 1, 1485

    Richard III is killed in ballte

    Richard III is killed in ballte
  • Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus reaches the americas

    Christopher Columbus reaches the americas
  • Jan 1, 1503

    Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa

    Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa
  • Jan 1, 1543

    With the Supremecy Act, Henry VIII proclaims himself head of Church of England

    With the Supremecy Act, Henry VIII proclaims himself head of Church of England
  • Jan 1, 1558

    Elizabeth I becomes queen of England

    Elizabeth  I becomes queen of England
  • First permanent English settlement in North America is established at Jamestown, Virginia

    First permanent English settlement in North America is established at Jamestown, Virginia
  • The Mayflower lands at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts

    The Mayflower lands at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts
  • Puritan Commenwealth ends; monarchy is restored with Charles II

    Puritan Commenwealth ends; monarchy is restored with Charles II