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Labour Party founded.
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United kingdom
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Death of Queen Victoria.
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Boer War ends.
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Labour Party wins fifty-three seats in the General Election.
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The physicist Rutherford propounds a new theory of the atom. Parliament curtails power of the House of lords; establishes five-yearly elections.
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The Great War (First World War) breaks out.
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Dardanelles expedition, ending in British withdrawal from Gallipoli.
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The Great War finally ends after immense destruction and loss of life. Limited female franchise granted in Britain.
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Creation of the Irish Free State, following the treaty concluded with Sinn Fein in December 1921.
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General Strike (3-12 may)
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Chamberlain meets Hitler in Munich. Abdication of Edward VIII.
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British Empire declares war on Germany
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End of war in Europe. General election; massive Labour victory; Attlee becomes Prime Minister.
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General election; Labour win with much larger
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British troops are sent into Northern Ireland.
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Prime Minister Heath announces direct rule in Northern Ireland. Stormont abolished. School-leaving age raised to 16.
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Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Channel Tunnel treaty signed.
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General election; Mrs Thatcher’s Conservative government again returned
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The single European market takes effect.
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Labour Party elected to power under Tony Blair with a massive majority.