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155 Moments
1884
Establishment of Marks & Spencer
1877
Queen Victoria's title elevated to Empress following India's colonization by British Empire.
1875
Introduction of compulsory education for children aged 5-10 years in the UK.
1874
British Empire: Dominating a quarter of Earth's landmass at its zenith.
1871
The Treaty of Washington.
1870
Implementation of the Education Act of 1870 towards establishing a state education system.
1867
Voting rights expansion through Representation of the People Act for UK citizens.
1865
William and Catherine Booth established the Salvation Army to offer social services and spiritual support.
Establishment of HSBC Holdings plc
1863
World's 1st subway system, London Underground, revolutionized urban transportation.
1857
Origin of the Liberal Party in the UK
Indian Rebellion of 1857: Uprising against British colonial rule in India.
1855
Inaugural publication of The Daily Telegraph marks a historic moment in journalism evolution.
1854
Crimean War: Conflict involving Russia against France, Britain, Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia alliance.
1851
The Great Exhibition highlighting advancements in technology and culture.
1842
British East India Company's trade monopoly ended after First Opium War with China.
1838
Coronation of Queen Victoria sets the stage for the Victorian era.
1833
Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 was passed, abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire
Factory Act of 1833 limited child labor hours in early industrial Britain.
1832
Extended voting rights and reformed parliamentary representation Great Reform Act of 1832.
1830
Establishment of Smith, Kline & French (now part of GlaxoSmithKline)
1829
Origin of Metropolitan Police's Criminal Investigation Department.
1819
Peterloo Massacre: British cavalry charges into Manchester protesters, causing casualties.
1805
Admiral Nelson leads British navy to victory against French and Spanish fleets at Trafalgar.
1803
Key role of UK in defeating Napoleon during Napoleonic Wars emphasized.
1800
1799
Industrial Revolution spurs manufacturing and technological progress, revolutionizing economy and society.
1783
Treaty of Paris ends American Revolutionary War, recognizes US independence in 1783.
1774
American Revolutionary War: Colonies fight for independence from British rule.