Timeline for history

By Tom W
  • Roman rule ends in Britain
    406

    Roman rule ends in Britain

    The end of Roman rule in Britain was the transtion from roman britain to post-roman Britain, it ended in diffrent parts of britain at diffrent times
  • Viking raid on Lindisfarne
    793

    Viking raid on Lindisfarne

    The devastating Viking attack on the church of St Cuthbert in 793 sent a shockwave through Europe. But a Christian community at Lindisfarne survived.
  • The battle of Hastings
    Oct 14, 1066

    The battle of Hastings

    In the early morning of 14 October 1066, two armies prepared to fight for the throne of England. On a hilltop 11 kilometers from Hastings were the forces of Harold, who had been crowned king nine months earlier. Facing them on the far side of the valley below were the troops of Duke William of Normandy, who believed he was the rightful king. By the end of the day, thousands lay dead on the battlefield, and the victorious William was one step nearer to seizing the throne.
  • Temujin becomes the khan
    1206

    Temujin becomes the khan

    Temujin became the leader of a Mongol confederation
  • The first mongol attack
    1274

    The first mongol attack

    First, the invaders seized the islands of Tsushima and Iki about halfway between the tip of the Korean peninsula and the main islands of Japan.
  • The death of Kublai Khan
    Feb 18, 1294

    The death of Kublai Khan

    he died in 18 February 1294, he was 79 and he got buried in the khans' which was a secret burial sight in mongolia.
  • Tokugawa Ieyasu becomes Shogun
    1543

    Tokugawa Ieyasu becomes Shogun

    Tokugawa Ieyasu 1543-1616 became shogun in 1603 after winning at Sekigahara in 1600. He died in 1616
  • Firearms arrive in Japan by Portuguese traders
    1543

    Firearms arrive in Japan by Portuguese traders

    The first three Europeans to arrive in Japan in 1543 were Portuguese traders, and they introduced firearms to the local population.
  • The start of the Warring States period in Japan
    1573

    The start of the Warring States period in Japan

    The Sengoku period Age of Warring States is a period in Japanese history marked by social upheaval.
  • The arrival off Commodore Perry to Japan

    The arrival off Commodore Perry to Japan

    Matthew Perry led his four ships into the harbor at Tokyo Bay, seeking to anew for the first time in over 200 years regular trade and discourse between Japan and the western place.