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The first Germanic Tribes arrive from England.
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Most of invading Germanic tribes spoke in languages similar to one another. They formed a language what is now called Old English. It was developed in Britain. People now speak much differently then they did back then. Most people now would have a hard time understanding the ancient language. the Great Vowel Shift Begins.
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The pre English period takes place.
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In 1066, England was invaded and conquered by Normandy/France. French became the dominant language for a few centuries,The rich used french, and the poor used English.
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By the 14th century, English agian became dominant. However, the French had added many words to the English language.
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In 1348, English replaced Latin in most schools. So, people learned English, instead of Latin.
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In 1362, the English language replaced the Freecnh as The languge of law. It was used in the Parliment for the first time.
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In 1476, William Caxton established the first English printing press. in 1564, the great poet Shakespeare is born. In 1604, the first English dictionary ever (the Table Alphabeticall) is published. In 1702, the first English-language newspaper (The Daily Courant), was published in London.
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Enlgand founded Britan's Broadcasting Corporation.
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Oxford English Dictionary is founded.
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Norse invasions and settlement brought many North Germanic words into the language, especially in North England.
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From 793-871, the first serious viking incursions take place.
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From 5,000 to 4,000 BCE, Proto-Indo-Europeans lived in Southwest Russia.
