United Kingdom

Great Britain

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1773

16-Dec-1773

The Boston Tea Party sparks tensions between Great Britain and American colonies in 1773.

The Boston Tea Party sparks tensions between Great Britain and American colonies in 1773.

1759

1759

Industrial Revolution: Era of UK's Economical and Technological Progress begins.

Industrial Revolution: Era of UK's Economical and Technological Progress begins.

1721

03-Apr-1721

Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.

1707

01-May-1707

Act of Union 1707 merges England and Scotland to create Kingdom of Great Britain.

Act of Union 1707 merges England and Scotland to create Kingdom of Great Britain.

1670

02-May-1670

Establishment of Hudson's Bay Company

Establishment of Hudson's Bay Company