Timeline of Scotland and England

King James IV Marries

Jan 1, 1503

At the age of 13 wasbetrothed to King James IV. King James IV married Margaret Tudor, daughter of Henry VII of England . They had to get a special papal dispensation because they were fourth cousins. http://tudorhistory.org/people/margaret/

Flodden Battle

Sep 1, 1513

King James IV, invades Northunberland England.Said it was retribution for the death of Robert Kerr.Thousands of Scots killed at Flodden;
King James V (aged one) crowned
http://www.englandsnortheast.co.uk/Flodden.html

Henry's New Wife

May 12, 1533

Henry VIII married Jane Seymour in 1533.Within 24 hours of Anne Boleyn's exicution King Henry VIII and Jane were betrothed.No corination was ever performed.'' http://tudorhistory.org/seymour/ http://tudorhistory.org/seymour/

King JamesV Dies

Jan 10, 1542

Mary Queen of Scots, born; King James V died after just hearing of the birth of his daughter. His successor was Mary. http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/james5.htm

Infant Crowned Queen

Jan 10, 1543

Mary Queen of Scots crowned at the age of nine months old.
In 1548 the queen at the age of six was betrothed to the dauphin Francis, and sent to France. http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/maryqueenofscots.htm

English Throne Claimed

Jul 12, 1559

Mary, Queen of Scots, claimed her royal right to the English throne and became Queen of France as well as Scotland. she secretly bequethed Scotland to France if she were to die without a male heir.

James VI Crowned King

Jan 10, 1567

(1567) Lord Darnley assassinated, Mary Queen of Scots abdicated throne; James VI crowned (one year old) .His godmother was Queen Elizabeth I.
http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/James VI.htm

Mary Queen of Scots Tried and Beheaded

Feb 8, 1587

Mary Queen of Scots, arrested, tried for treason in plot to kill Queen Elizabeth of England. She was imprisoned for 19 years.
Mary Queen of Scots beheaded.
http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/index.htm

New King James VI of England

Jan 10, 1603

Queen Elizabeth I of England died; James VI of Scotland now also King James I of England was the first to name his new kingdom Great Britain.
http://www.jesus-is-lord.com/kingjame.htm

New Flag

Jan 10, 1606

England, Wales, Scotland adopted Union flag.The flag is made up of colors of red white and blue.The white is the symbol for peace, the red is for bravery, and the lue is for loyalty.
http://www.britishflag.info/

King Charles

Jan 10, 1625

James VII died; son Charles I became king. Was the second of the Stuart Kings. He was said to be just over five feet tall.
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/charles_i.htm

Charles Surrenders

Jan 10, 1646

1646) Charles I surrendered to Covenanters; and was imprisoned. Was put on trial in 1649 but later es I released http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/charles_i.htm

King Charles II

Jan 1, 1649

(1649) King Charles I executed; Charles II named King in Scotland. His nickname was The Merry Monarch because he loved to enjoy himself.
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/Charles_II.htm

King Charles king of All

Jan 10, 1660

Charles II proclaimed King of England, Scotland and Ireland; The monarchy rwas estored.Scotland later declared to be a separate kingdom.

London Fire

Sep 2, 1666

Great Fire of London. Began at a bakeshop destroyed more than 12,000 houses, 80 churches but said that only 16 people died. http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/greatfire.htm

King and Queen

Jan 10, 1689

1689) William III and Mary II crowned joint king and queen of England, Scotland and Ireland

Great Britian is Formed

May 1, 1707

Act of Union passed; England, Wales and Scotland united to form Great Britain; last meeting held of Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh; first meeting of Parliament in Great Britain.
http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Scotland

New King

Nov 22, 1727

King George I died; son, George II crowned new king. During his reign the government slowly became ruled primarily by Parliment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZGUbGqnQC4&feature=related

Emigration Begins

Jan 1, 1730

In an attempt to raise their income land owner began raising farmers rents to the point that the farmers emigrat. Emigration to American colonies began.

War with America

Jan 12, 1775

American Revolution began

Famine Begins

Jan 10, 1846

Caledonian Canal between Inverness and Fort William opened; 10-year Highland potato famine began; Corn Law repealed Sir Robert Peel spent over 100,000 pounds worth of corn to try and end famine.
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/ireland_great_famine_of_1845.htm

New Labour Party

Jan 11, 1888

Scottish Labour Party formed.This reform set regulations on things like 8 hour work day, womens rights, and health and safety. www.scottishlabour.org.uk/our-history

Death of Victoria

Jan 12, 1901

Queen Victoria died at the age of 81. Her lasting inflence was known for her repression and what she conisdered "proper". http://www.tchevalier.com/fallingangels/bckgrnd/victedw/qv/index.html

Titanic Sinks

Apr 15, 1912

Titanic left Southampton. It stuck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic. 1,513 people died.Many 2nd and 3rd class passengers perished because there were not enough life boats aboard the ship.

WWI Begins

Jun 28, 1914

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife from Austria-Hungary. One of the causes of the beginning of WWI.

WWI Ends

Nov 11, 1918

Germany signed an armistice after america joins allies.

WWII begins

Jan 12, 1939

Begining of WWII

1000 killed in Clyside

Mar 12, 1941

Due to the indutry at the time shipyards at Clydeside were bombed by the Luftwaffe, 1,000 were killed. http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Libraries/Collections/Blitz/Background/TheBombingofClydeside/

Peace

Jan 12, 1945

1945) World War II ended

European Union

Jan 12, 1972

(1972) United Kingdom signed the European Union law. It went into effect on January 1,1973
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/law/hamlyn/european.htm

Test Tube Baby Born

Jul 25, 1978

The first test tube baby, Louise Brown, was born in Lancashire England. New hope for women with fallopian tube infertility.

Prince and Lady Di Marry

Jul 29, 1981

32 year old Prince Charles married 20 year old Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral. 750 million viewers watch on their televisions.

Lockerbie

Jan 19, 1988

Bomb on Pan Am flight 757 exploded, crashed at Lockerbie, killed 243 passengers, 16 crew, 11 residents. http://lockerbiecase.blogspot.com/

Children Killed

Mar 13, 1996

Gunman murdered 16 school children and their teacher. The 5 and 6 year olds were killed in the school gym in Dunblane Scotland. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/march/13/newsid_2543000/2543277.stm

Iraq War

Mar 12, 2003

Britain joined United States-led coalition in Iraq war; 750,000 people in London staged anti-war protests.

Murderer released

Aug 20, 2009

Lockerbie bomber released from prison on compassionate grounds, and returned to Libya.