UK Timeline By mikkelddk Aug 15, 1782 James Watt invents steam engine. In 1782 James Watt invents the first steam engine. Sep 16, 1783 Britain loses the southern half of its North American colonies. After a war, Britain loses the southern half of its North American colonies. Aug 15, 1800 The United Kingdom of Great britain is formed. The seperate Irish parliament is closed and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and ireland is formed. Aug 15, 1868 The trades Union Congress is formed Aug 15, 1918 The right to vote is extended to women. Aug 15, 1939 Britain declares war on Germany Jul 27, 2012 OL in London 2012 Jul 22, 2013 The birth of Prince George.
