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Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill is born
Winston Churchill was born on november 30th,1874, His father was Lord Randolf Spencer-Churchill, the duke of marlborough and a member of the british parliment. His mother was jennie jerome. This event is significant because Winston Churchill would go on to become the prime minister of england and lead his contry through the second world war. Source: (coolidge 9, epstein 13) -
Churchill joins Harrow Rifle Corps.
In 1888 Churchill is enrolled at Harrow School. Within weeks of his enrollment he joins the Harrow Rifle Corps. This event is significant because it started churchill on a pat toward the military. -
Churchill enrolls at The British Royal Military Academy
In 1893 Churchill enrolls in The British Royal Miltary Academy, after taking the enrance exam 3 times. Churchill graduates 20th out of his class of 130. This event is significant because it marks the begining of Churchills military career. Sources: (Winston churchill boigraphy) -
Churchill becomes a member of parliment
in 1900 Churchill is elected to the house of commons in the british parlement. He represents the conservitive party of the town of oldham in manchester. This event is significant because this is churchills first major role in politics Sources: (Gale Research Inc. 52), ("winston churchill biography") -
Wright brothers first flight
on the 17th of december, 1903 the Wright brothers make the first poweredflight. Their aircraft reaches a distance of 120 feet and stays aloft for 12 seconds. This is the first time an aircraft has flown under its own power. Sources: (The Wright Brothers-First Flight, 1903) -
Churchill becomes lord of the admiralty
in 1911 Churchill becomes first lord of the admiralty. churchill ordered the construction of new warships and set up the royal navy air service. thios event is significant because it allowed churchill to modernize the british navy. sources: (Gale Research Inc.), ("Winston Churchill Biography") -
World War 1 begins
In june of 1914 The first world war begins with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. thie war saw the deaths of over 9 million soldiers and is considered the begining of modern warfare. this event is significant because The First World war was one of th most significant armed conflicts of the 20th century and set the stage for World War 2. Sources: (World War 1) -
prohibition begins in the united states
On January 29th, 1919 the 18th amendment goes into effect. This ammendment made the production and sale of alchaholic beverages illegal. This ammendment was later repealed due to unpopularity with US citizens. Sources: (18th and 21st amendments) -
The USSR is formed.
In 1922 the soviet union forms. The soviet union is made up of 15 union states controled by a communist government. this event is significant because the soviet union effects and changes the entire world for the next 80 years. Sources: (The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) -
Lindburg completes trans atlantic flight
On May 22, 1927, Charles lindburg completes the first Transatlantic flight. He made the flight from New York to Paris in the Spirit of Saint Louis. Lindburg became an international hero for this feat. -
Churchill is appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
On May 10th,1940 Churchill is appointed Prime Minister by king George VI. He was also appointed Minister of Defence. This event is significant because, had churchill not been appointed prime minister he would not have led Britain through The Second World War and britain may have been defeated by the Nazis. Sources: Gale Research Inc.), (Winston Churchill boigraphy) -
D-Day
On June 6, 1944 the allied forces launched Operation Overlord, More commonly known as D-Day. It was the largest amphibious assaults in history. it was significant because it was the begining of the end of World War 2 in Europe. -
churchill attends the yalta conference
On the 4th of febuary,1945 Churchill meets with Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin, the leaders of the united states and soviet union at the time, in yalta, Ukraine to develope a wartime strategy to defeat the Axis. they also disscussed post war activities. This event is significantt because it helped end the second world war and form the united nations as well as shape the post war world. Sources: (Gale Research Inc.), (Winston Churchill Biography) -
Churchill gives "Iron Curtain" speech
In March of 1946 Churchill gives his famous "Iron curtain" speech in Missori. In this speech he warns of the soviet domination of eastern europe. This event is significant because it marks the start of the Cold War. Sources: (Winston Churchill Biography) -
Churchill resigns as Prime minister.
on April 11th, 1955 Churchill resigns as prime minister due to his failing health. he had suffered a series of strokes and was mentally declining. This event was significant because it was his last major political role, though he did serve as a member of parlement until 1964. Sources: (Gale Research Inc.), (Winston Churchill Biography) -
Winston Churchill dies
Winston Churchill dies on the 21st of january, 1965 after suffering a severe stroke. britain mourns the loss for over a week. this event is significant because the world lost one of the greatest politicians of all time. Sources:(epstien 14), ("Winston churchill Biography")
