U.K., U.S.A. and MEXICO TIMELINES

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  • Union of the Crowns

    Union of the Crowns: James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England, uniting the crowns of Scotland and England.
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    English Civil War

    1642-1651 - English Civil War: Conflict between Royalists (supporters of King Charles I) and Parliamentarians, leading to the temporary overthrow of the monarchy.

  • Execution of Charles I

    1649 - Execution of Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell.

  • The Restoration

    1660 - The Restoration: The monarchy is restored with Charles II as king.

  • Glorious Revolution

    1688 - Glorious Revolution: James II is overthrown, and William III and Mary II ascend the throne, establishing a constitutional monarchy.

  • Act of Union

    1707 - Act of Union: The Kingdom of Great Britain is formed by the unification of England and Scotland.
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    Seven Years' War

    1756-1763 - Seven Years' War: Britain emerges as a major colonial power
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    American Revolutionary War

    1775-1783 - American Revolutionary War: The thirteen American colonies gain independence from Britain.

  • Act of Union

    1801 - Act of Union: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is formed.

  • Battle of Trafalgar

    1805 - Battle of Trafalgar: A decisive naval victory over Napoleon's forces.
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    Victorian Era

    1837-1901 - Victorian Era: A period of industrial revolution, colonial expansion, and cultural change.

  • The Great Exhibition

    1851 - The Great Exhibition: Showcasing British industrial achievements.
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    World War I

    1914-1918 - World War I: Britain is a key member of the Allied powers.

  • Irish Free State

    1922 - Irish Free State: Most of Ireland gains independence from the UK
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    World War II

    1939-1945 - World War II: Britain plays a central role in the Allied victory

  • Independence of India and Pakistan

    1947 - Independence of India and Pakistan: Britain begins the decolonization process.

  • Queen Elizabeth

    1952 - Queen Elizabeth II ascends the throne.

  • EEC

    1973 - The UK joins the European Economic Community (EEC).

  • Handover of Hong Kong

    1997 - Handover of Hong Kong: The last significant British colony is returned to China

  • Brexit Referendum

    2016 - Brexit Referendum: The UK votes to leave the European Union

  • Manchester Arena Bombing

    2017 - Manchester Arena Bombing: A terrorist attack during an Ariana Grande concert kills 22 people

  • Windrush Scandal

    2018 - Windrush Scandal: The British government faces backlash for the mistreatment of Caribbean immigrants.

  • Boris Johnson

    2019 - Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister: He leads the Conservative Party and plays a key role in advancing Brexit

  • COVID-19 Pandemic

    2020 - COVID-19 Pandemic: The UK faces one of the highest death tolls in Europe, leading to nationwide lockdowns and economic challenges

  • Queen Elizabeth II passes away

    2022 - Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Her death marks the end of the longest reign in British history, and Charles III becomes king

  • Coronation of King Charles III

    2023 - Coronation of King Charles III: The UK holds its first coronation in over 70 years, marking a new era for the monarchy.