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James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England. -
Conflict between Royalists and Parliamentarians. -
Major fire that devastated London. -
William of Orange takes the throne from James II. -
England and Scotland unite to form Great Britain. -
Great Britain and Ireland unite to form the United Kingdom. -
Period of industrial, cultural, and political change under Queen Victoria. -
UK participates in the First World War. -
A major industrial action in the UK. -
UK plays a crucial role in the conflict. -
The National Health Service is created. -
Queen Elizabeth II ascends the throne. -
UK joins the European Economic Community (EEC). -
Conflict with Argentina over the Falkland Islands. -
Margaret Thatcher resigns as Prime Minister. -
Tony Blair becomes Prime Minister and New Labour is elected. -
Terrorist attacks on the city's transport system. -
Successful hosting of the Summer Olympic Games. -
UK votes to leave the European Union. -
The UK, like the rest of the world, grapples with the pandemic.