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What happened at the beginning of the 21st century?
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2100
21st century/Periods
What happened in the 20th century UK?
The 20th century saw two world wars catalyse enormous social change across the country, including dramatic enhancements in health and education. The motor car stormed through town and country, transforming both, and Britain no longer ruled a third of the planet.
What happened in 2000s UK?
The Millennium Dome in London is officially opened by HM The Queen. 4 January – Catherine Hartley and Fiona Thornewill become the first British women to reach the South Pole. 22 January – The Rugby league 2000 World Club Challenge is won by Melbourne Storm who defeat St. Helens 44 – 6 at the JJB Stadium in Wigan.
What event happened in 2004?
The 2004 United States presidential election is held. The United States re-elects George W. Bush of the Republican Party to a second term as President of the United States, defeating John Kerry. 11 American states ban gay marriage.
What is the most important event in the history of Britain?
The Most Important Events in British History: A Timeline. The Roman Conquest of Britain. In 55 B.C., Julius Caesar initiated the invasion. But it was only in AD 43 when the Romans under Emperor Claudius The Battle of the Winwaed. The Battle of Stamford Bridge. The Edwardian Conquest of Wales.
What shaped the history of the United Kingdom?
There are thousands of stories in the past that shaped United Kingdom today. In the history, many figures were involved – scientists, politicians, soldiers, artists, and religious leaders, among others. They were the reason why the United Kingdom has become one of the greatest countries in the world.
What was the impact of WW1 on Victorian Britain?
The First World War destroyed Victorian Britain. Around 900,000 British soldiers died in the conflict, 1.6m were wounded, and the flower of the civilian population was savagely stripped away.
Why has the British economy been lopsided for so long?
The failure to privilege or protect industries outside of the cities (unlike France, for instance) has made the British economy lopsided, firstly for industry and secondly for services, ever since. The First World War destroyed Victorian Britain.