On May 13.1995 ; Alison Hargreaves, a 33-year-old British mother, becomes the first woman to conquer Everest without oxygen or the help of sherpas. source
On May 13.1995 ; Alison Hargreaves, a 33-year-old British mother, becomes the first woman to conquer Everest without oxygen or the help of sherpas.
On May 14.1889 ; The children's charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is launched in London. source
On May 14.1889 ; The children's charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is launched in London.
On May 15.1850 ; The Arana–Southern Treaty is ratified, ending "the existing differences" between Great Britain and Argentina. source
On May 15.1850 ; The Arana–Southern Treaty is ratified, ending "the existing differences" between Great Britain and Argentina.
On May 15.1941 ; First flight of the Gloster E.28/39 the first British and Allied jet aircraft. source
On May 15.1941 ; First flight of the Gloster E.28/39 the first British and Allied jet aircraft.
On May 15.2004 ; Arsenal F.C. go an entire league campaign unbeaten in the English First Division, joining Preston North End F.C with the right to claim the title The Invincibles source
On May 15.2004 ; Arsenal F.C. go an entire league campaign unbeaten in the English First Division, joining Preston North End F.C with the right to claim the title The Invincibles
On May 17.1943 ; World War II: Dambuster Raids commence by No. 617 Squadron RAF. source
On May 17.1943 ; World War II: Dambuster Raids commence by No. 617 Squadron RAF.
On May 17.1984 ;Prince Charles calls a proposed addition to the National Gallery, London, a "monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend", sparking controversies on the proper role of the Royal Family and the course of modern archit source
On May 17.1984 ;Prince Charles calls a proposed addition to the National Gallery, London, a "monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend", sparking controversies on the proper role of the Royal Family and the course of modern archit
On May 18.1803 ; Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France. source
On May 18.1803 ; Napoleonic Wars: The United Kingdom revokes the Treaty of Amiens and declares war on France.
On May 19.1845 ; Captain Sir John Franklin and his ill-fated Arctic expedition depart from Greenhithe, England. source
On May 19.1845 ; Captain Sir John Franklin and his ill-fated Arctic expedition depart from Greenhithe, England.
On May 22.1816 ; A mob in Littleport, Cambridgeshire, England, riots over high unemployment and rising grain costs; the rioting spreads to Ely the next day. source
On May 22.1816 ; A mob in Littleport, Cambridgeshire, England, riots over high unemployment and rising grain costs; the rioting spreads to Ely the next day.
On May 22.1840 ; The transportation of British convicts to the New South Wales colony is abolished. source
On May 22.1840 ; The transportation of British convicts to the New South Wales colony is abolished.
On May 24.1798 ; The Irish Rebellion of 1798 led by the United Irishmen against British rule begins. source
On May 24.1798 ; The Irish Rebellion of 1798 led by the United Irishmen against British rule begins.
On May 24.1895 ; Henry Irving becomes the first person from the theatre to be knighted. source
On May 24.1895 ; Henry Irving becomes the first person from the theatre to be knighted.
On May 25.1837 ; The Rebels of Lower Canada (Quebec) rebel against the British for governmental reforms. source
On May 25.1837 ; The Rebels of Lower Canada (Quebec) rebel against the British for governmental reforms.
On May 27.1849 ; The Great Hall of Euston station in London is opened. source
On May 27.1849 ; The Great Hall of Euston station in London is opened.
On May 30.1914 ; The new, and then the largest, Cunard ocean liner RMS Aquitania, 45,647 tons, sets sails on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City. source
On May 30.1914 ; The new, and then the largest, Cunard ocean liner RMS Aquitania, 45,647 tons, sets sails on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
On May 30.1942 ; World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne, Germany. source
On May 30.1942 ; World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne, Germany.
On June 1.1910 ; Robert Falcon Scott's second South Pole expedition leaves Cardiff. source
On June 1.1910 ; Robert Falcon Scott's second South Pole expedition leaves Cardiff.
On June 1.1943 ; BOAC Flight 777 is shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German Junkers Ju 88s, killing British actor Leslie Howard and leading to speculation that it was actually an attempt to kill British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. source
On June 1.1943 ; BOAC Flight 777 is shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German Junkers Ju 88s, killing British actor Leslie Howard and leading to speculation that it was actually an attempt to kill British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
On June 2.1953 ; The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, who is crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Her Other Realms and Territories & Head of the Commonwealth, the first major international event to be televised. source
On June 2.1953 ; The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, who is crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Her Other Realms and Territories & Head of the Commonwealth, the first major international event to be televised.
On June 3.1839 ; In Humen, China, Lin Tse-hsü destroys 1.2 million kg of opium confiscated from British merchants, providing Britain with a casus belli to open hostilities, resulting in the First Opium War. source
On June 3.1839 ; In Humen, China, Lin Tse-hsü destroys 1.2 million kg of opium confiscated from British merchants, providing Britain with a casus belli to open hostilities, resulting in the First Opium War.
The term United Kingdom was found in informal use during the 18th century to describe the state. source
The term United Kingdom was found in informal use during the 18th century to describe the state.
On June 5.1975 ;The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on remaining in the European Economic Community (EEC). source
On June 5.1975 ;The United Kingdom holds its first country-wide referendum on remaining in the European Economic Community (EEC).
On June 6.1762 ; Seven Years' War: British forces begin a siege of Havana, Cuba, and temporarily capture the city in the Battle of Havana. source
On June 6.1762 ; Seven Years' War: British forces begin a siege of Havana, Cuba, and temporarily capture the city in the Battle of Havana.
On June 7.1862 ; The United States and the United Kingdom agree in the Lyons–Seward Treaty to suppress the African slave trade. source
On June 7.1862 ; The United States and the United Kingdom agree in the Lyons–Seward Treaty to suppress the African slave trade.
On June 7.1989 ; Surinam Airways Flight 764 crashes on approach to Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport in Suriname because of pilot error, killing 176 of 187 aboard. source
On June 7.1989 ; Surinam Airways Flight 764 crashes on approach to Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport in Suriname because of pilot error, killing 176 of 187 aboard.
On June 9.1929 ; Margaret Bondfield is appointed Minister of Labour. She is the first woman appointed to the Cabinet of the United Kingdom. source
On June 9.1929 ; Margaret Bondfield is appointed Minister of Labour. She is the first woman appointed to the Cabinet of the United Kingdom.
On June 10.1829 ; The first Boat Race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge takes place on the Thames in London. source
On June 10.1829 ; The first Boat Race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge takes place on the Thames in London.
On June 11.1907 ; George Dennett, aided by Gilbert Jessop, dismisses Northamptonshire for 12 runs, the lowest total in first-class cricket. source
On June 11.1907 ; George Dennett, aided by Gilbert Jessop, dismisses Northamptonshire for 12 runs, the lowest total in first-class cricket.
On June 12.1997 ; Queen Elizabeth II reopens the Globe Theatre in London. source
On June 12.1997 ; Queen Elizabeth II reopens the Globe Theatre in London.