Winston Churchill

Churchill was born

Nov 30, 1874

This event is signifacant because Churchill will go on to become the Prime Minister of England. He will lead the country through some of the most crucial points of the 1900s.

Winston's Life

Period: Nov 30, 1874 to Jan 24, 1965

Thomas Edison develops first electric light

Dec 31, 1879

Enrolled in Briatain's Royal Military Academy

Sep 1, 1890

This is signifcant becuase this is what set him on the path to become Minister of Defense. His military carrier was an important part of life.

Brief but eventful miltary carrier

Dec 4, 1895

This is significant beacuse, although it did not last long, it gave Churchill the knowledge he would need for his later carrier.

Captured by Boers but escaped

Nov 1, 1899

During a trip to South Africa, Winston the reporter was captured by Boers. His escaped made a name for him in British and local newspapers and proved his courage.

Joined Conservative party, later switched to Liberal

Dec 4, 1900

This is significant because he would continue to switch parties several time throughout his political carrier. when one party didn't suit him, he would join another one.

Married to Clementine Hozier

May 1, 1908

This event is significant becuase Churchill would spend the rest of his life with her. though it make not seem like it, he would have accopmlished much less in his life than he did.

Helped to modernize the Royal Navy

Feb 1, 1914

This event is significant because he helped to once again, make the British Navy the strongest in the world. Had he not done this, then most likely the Battle of Britain would have been lost.

World War I ends

Nov 11, 1918

Appointed prime minister and minister of defence

May 10, 1940

This is a significant event because this is the highlight of Churchill's political carrier. He helped Britain suceed during WWII, and the war would have gone a very different direction if he hadn't.

Attack on Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

U.S. drop atomic bombs on Japan

Aug 6, 1945

First electronic computer built

Oct 24, 1945

Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

Jan 1, 1953

This event is significant because it is the highest honor one can receive. He was known throughout the kingdom for his great deeds, and was refered to as the grreatest man of his time.

Winston Churchill dies

Jan 24, 1965

This ened Churchill's glorious life. He accoplished many things, and kept Britain from disaster. He was truly a great man.