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The United Kingdom was involved in the Reformation and some early efforts at exploration of the New World began. I do not yet have details of the early 16th century, early mid 16th century, mid 16th century, late mid 16th century, or late 16th century.
The United Kingdom began efforts to colonize North America and Canada and participated in the Scientific revolution. I do not yet have details on the early 17th century, early-mid 17th century, mid 17th century, late-mid 17th century, or late 17th century.
The United Kingdom gained control of Eastern North America, then lost part of it to the United States and what later became Canada. British explorers, traders, and missionaries explored the world, and the Industrial Revolution began. It also claimed Australia and began settling colonies there. I do not yet have details for the early 18th century, early-mid 18th century, mid 18th century, late-mid 18th century, or late 18th century.
The British empire was the predominant power in the world. In the early 19th century, it was concerned with the wars against Napoleon and the early effects of the Industrial revolution.I do not yet have details of the early 1800s, late 1800s, early 1810s, or late 1810s. In the early-mid 19th century it abolished slavery, a reform movement gave more people a right to vote, and it supported independence movements in Latin America and the Balkans. I do not yet have details of the early 1820s, late 1820s, early 1830s, or late 1830s. In the mid 19th century, its government liberalized, while abroad, it was involved in the Crimean war in Russia, the Sepoy rebellion in India, and the Opium wars in China. I do not yet have details of the early 1840s, the late 1840s, the early 1850s, or the late 1850s. In the late-mid 19th century, it refused to intervene in the US Civil War, but continued to expand its colonial empire and to pursue the exploration of Africa. I do not yet have details of the early 1860s, late 1860s, early 1870s, or late 1870s. In the late 19th century, it reached what has been since been considered its peak of influence, in spite of the various colonial wars. I do not yet have details of the early 1880s, late 1990s, early 1890s, or late 1890s.
In the early 20th century, it began to face numerous local resistance movements abroad and was involved in a costly World War. In the early 1900s, Queen Victoria died and her son Edward came to the throne in what is called the Edwardian era. I do not have details for the late 1900s. In the early 1910s, World War I began. In the late 1910s, it ended, though it caused serious social disruption, and an Anglo-Irish war began. In the early mid 20th century, although its holdings had expanded, resistance to its rule increased and it suffered an economic depression. In the early 1920s, Ireland was granted independence. In the late 1920s, the UK fell behind the US as an industrial power and its coal industry began to decline. In the early 1930s, the UK was severely affected the Great Depression. In the late 1930s, it began to rearm to face the growing threat of Nazi Germany, and in 1939 entered World War II with a declaration of war when the Germans invaded Poland. In the mid 20th century, it was severely stressed by World War II, although victorious. In the early 1940s, it was involved in World War II. In the late 1940s, under the Labour government of Clement Attlee, it granted independence to India and withdrew from Palestine, which resulted in the formation of the state of Israel. Various utilities and the health service were nationalized, and a "welfare state" created. In the early 1950s, Churchill was selected as Prime Minister and faced a number of rebellions in Iran, Malaysia, and Kenya. He finally retired in 1955 and was succeeded by Anthony Eden. In the late 1950s, the Suez crisis of 1956, in which Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal, is considered to mark the end of British world power, and in 1957 Eden was succeeded by Harold MacMillan. Britain continued its program of decolonization and granting independence to its to its various foreign holdings. In the late-mid 20th century, this decolonization continued. In the early 1960s, Harold MacMillan worked to improve relations with the US, and contined decolonization, but domestic problems led to his resignation in 1963. In 1964, Harold Wilson of the Labour Party was selected as Prime Minister. In the late 1960s, Wilson of the Labour Party, supported the US in the Vietnam war in principle, but not militarily. In the early 1970s, Edward Heath, of the Conservative Party, let the UK into the European common market, but Harold Wilson of the Labour party served as Prime Minister from 1974-1976. In the late 1970s, James Callaghan of the Labour party served as Prime Minister from 1976-1979 when he was succeeded by Margaret Thatcher, a conservative.
In the early 1980s, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher led the UK in 1982 to reclaim the Falkland Islands, which had been invaded by Argentina, and defeated British Labor unions which had unseated previous Prime ministers. I do not yet have details of 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, or 1985. In the late 1980s, her policies became increasingly unpopular. I do not yet have details of 1986, 1987, 1988, or 1989. In 1990 Margareth Thatcher was removed from office. In the early 1990s, John Major succeeded Thatcher. I do not yet have details of 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, or 1995. In the late 1990s, Tony Blair succeeded John Major. I do not yet have details of 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, or 2000.
Recent events of the early 2000s including of 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 can be considered.
Current events of the late 2010s are being considered.
These include 2006 and 2007. Gordon Brown succeeded Tony Blair as Prime Minister. Events of the 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, and 3rd quarter including July, August, and September can be noted. The fourth quarter including October,November, and December can also be examined.
Events of 2008 including the first quarter, second quarter, third quarter including July, August, and September, and fourth quarter including October and November can be examined.
Events of 2009 are currently being analyzed. Events of the first quarter 2009 with events of January 2009, February 2009, and March 2009 can be examined. The second quarter 2009 with events during April 2009, May 2009, and June 2009 can be examined. and third quarter 2009 including July, August, and September can be considered.
The fourth quarter 2009 is being examined.
Events of October 2009 can be analyzed.
1 Oct 2009 - The Justices of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom were sworn into office, replacing the Law Lords as the final court of appeal in the country. 2 Oct 2009 - A bid to force publication of an internal BBC review of its Middle East coverage, EastEnders and Top Gear was rejected in the British High Court of Justice. 3 Oct 2009 - Archaeologists discovered a smaller prehistoric site near Stonehenge, dubbed as "Bluehenge", named after the hue of the 27 stones that formed it. 3 Oct 2009 - It was revealed that the British security services kept a file on their former Prime Minister Harold Wilson throughout his time in office. 3 Oct 2009 - Presidency of the European Council: Tony Blair's former chief-of-staff, Jonathan Powell, had been touring European capital cities, including Brussels, Paris and Prague, in an undercover move to make him the first President of the European Council. Blair is supported by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. William Hague said Blair as EU president would be the worst option for Britain, saying "most people would be extremely annoyed" and that his appointment would "underline the lack of accountability and democracy that is our objection to the Lisbon treaty".
4 Oct 2009 - The British and French governments announce a "historic" £2.5 billion allocation to the International Monetary Fund to help less wealthy countries. 8 Oct 2009 - DNA analysis revealed the identity of the "cursed blood" disorder that afflicted the British Royal Family in the 19th and early 20th centuries. 10 Oct 2009 - More than 40 people were arrested after clashes between anti-Islamic and anti-racist demonstrations in Manchester, England. 10 Oct 2009 - Over 300 British MPs were to be asked to repay or explain expenses after controversy earlier this year.
16 Oct 2009 - Stephen Gately: The surviving members of Boyzone flew to Majorca to escort the body of Stephen Gately home to Dublin. The UK Press Complaints Commission's website crashes after receiving hundreds of complaints about a Jan Moir article in the Daily Mail concerning her views on the singer's death. Retailer Marks & Spencer withdrew advertising and Nestlé disassociated itself from her writing.
18 Oct 2009 - Scotland Yard investigated a complaint about an article by Jan Moir in the UK's Daily Mail tabloid concerning her views on the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately. 22 Oct 2009 - In a change of policy, the British Broadcasting Corporation controversially gave a platform on Question Time to the far right British National Party (BNP) leader Nick Griffin. 23 Oct 2009 - The UK GDP contracted by 0.4% between July and September, meaning that the United Kingdom has been contracting for 6 successive quarters for the first time since records were kept in 1955. 24 Oct 2009 - Thousands of people protested in London, England, demanding the withdrawal of British troops from Afghanistan.
26 Oct 2009 - A police officer in Liverpool, England was hospitalised in a life threatening condition after undergoing a homophobic attack by a gang of twenty youths. 28 Oct 2009 - In an appearance before the House of Lords Communications Select Committee, BBC Director-General Mark Thompson denied that the appearance of British National Party leader Nick Griffin on Question Time was a bid for ratings. 29 Oct 2009 - English Premier League footballer Marlon King was convicted of sexual assault, imprisoned and sacked by his club Wigan Athletic F.C.
Events of November 2009
2 Nov 2009 - The Royal Bank of Scotland announced cuts of 3,700 staff in the United Kingdom. 7 Nov 2009 - Ashmolean Museum in Oxfordshire, the UK's oldest museum, reopened after renovations.
8 Nov 2009 - Sharon Commins and her Ugandan colleague Hilda Kawuki were awarded the Hugh O'Flaherty Humanitarian Award. 9 Nov 2009 - Downing Street defended Prime Minister Gordon Brown's habits after the mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan labels a misspelled letter she received from him as a "hastily scrawled insult". 12 Nov 2009 - In the Glasgow North East by-election, voters picked Labour candidate Willie Bain as the replacement for former House of Commons speaker Michael Martin. 13 Nov 2009 - The diaries of Gareth Jones, a British reporter who exposed the 1933 famine in Ukraine, were put on public display for the first time. 13 Nov 2009 - Jersey's Chief Minister Terry Le Sueur hosted the 13th summit of the British–Irish Council.
15 Nov 2009 - Belle de Jour, the best-selling author of The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl, identified herself as Dr. Brooke Magnanti, a specialist in cancer epidemiology at the Bristol Initiative for Research of Child Health. 15 Nov 2009 - Four people were hospitalised and at least 60 others were injured at Millennium Point in Birmingham during a performance by JLS. The rest of the event was cancelled. 15 Nov 2009 - Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologised for the role of the United Kingdom in sending thousands of children to former colonies in the 20th century. 16 Nov 2009 - One of the United Kingdom's most prolific rapists, known as the "Night Stalker" who was thought to have struck more than 200 times, was charged with 22 offences against the elderly from 1992 to 2009. 18 Nov 2009 - Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Parliament of the United Kingdom and delivered Her Majesty's Most Gracious Address. 19 Nov 2009 - European Union / Three new positions created by the Treaty of Lisbon: ... British politician Catherine Ashton was selected as EU's first Foreign Minister. ... 20 Nov 2009 - Floods in Great Britain and Ireland: The Irish Defence Forces were deployed to assist civil authorities after widespread flooding hits the west and south of Ireland after the heaviest rainfall in over thirty years falls in one night. The worst affected areas were Cork and Galway, where there is widespread disruption to public transport and services and several major roads are closed. Lectures at University College Cork were cancelled as the university was submerged. Cumbria, England: A high volume of people, including one policeman, were declared missing, more than 200 people are rescued in Cockermouth and a bridge collapsed in Workington during floods. The body of a policeman was later recovered. 20 Nov 2009 - Officials from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, China and the United States expressed "regret" at Iran's refusal to accept nuclear proposals. 21 Nov 2009 - Floods in Great Britain and Ireland: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown traveled to Cumbria to meet victims of the floods that have affected the area. Ireland's Emergency Co-Ordination Committee met to discuss the flooding. Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government John Gormley visited the scene of the worst damage in Cork and describes it as "a once in 800 years event".
22 Nov 2009 - Three Royal National Lifeboat Institution crew members were located "in good condition" after their boat capsized off County Wexford in Ireland. 22 Nov 2009 - Debate was stoked over whether scientists have overstated the case for man-made climate change after computer hackers broke into a server at University of East Anglia, the well-respected climate change research center. 23 Nov 2009 - Flooding in Great Britain and Ireland Residents in Cockermouth, Cumbria, began returning to their homes; meanwhile, the search resumed for a missing woman swept away near Brecon, Powys. 23 Nov 2009 - The family of Jean Charles de Menezes, who was mistakenly shot dead by the Metropolitan Police in London in 2005, reach a compensation deal with police, resolving "all litigation" between them. 24 Nov 2009 - An inquiry opened in the United Kingdom over the country's involvement in the Iraq War. 26 Nov 2009 - All pleas to halt British hacker Gary McKinnon being extradited to the United States to face trial for breaking into NASA and military computers looking for UFO evidence failed as UK Home Secretary orders his extradition. 27 Nov 2009 - Great Britain and Ireland floods: Prince Charles visited areas of Cumbria hit by the recent floods. Hundreds of people attended the funeral held for a police officer who died when a bridge collapsed in Workington, Cumbria. Royal Engineers from the British Army began construction of a temporary footbridge over the River Derwent. The Irish Farmers' Association begans an operation to distribute emergency supplies of donated fodder to Ireland's flood-hit regions as the River Shannon rises further, threatening Limerick City. 27 Nov 2009 - The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2009 opened with the following issues on its agenda: discussion of climate change ahead of the December United Nations Climate Change Conference; Rwanda's admission into the Commonwealth of Nations; and Sri Lanka's bid to host the 2011 meeting.
29 Nov 2009 - British scientists at the University of East Anglia, who are criticised, said they would publish their figures in full. 30 Nov 2009 - On St. Andrew's Day, the Scottish Government concludes the National Conversation into Scotland's constitutional future by publishing a white paper for their proposed referendum on independence. 30 Nov 2009 - A new railway station opened in Workington, providing a link across the River Derwent after all but one of the bridges in the town were put out of action by floods.
Events of December 2009 can be considered.
1 Dec 2009 - The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office said efforts were continuing to secure the release of sailors captured by the Iranian Navy on November 25, while Iran warned it will deal with them seriously if it exposes "malicious intent". 2 Dec 2009 - Wikipedia was ordered by a senior British judge to breach its confidentiality after a woman pleaded for help in identifying an alleged blackmailer. 5 Dec 2009 - Six doctors in the United Kingdom were taking legal action to demand a formal inquest into the death of government scientist David Christopher Kelly. 5 Dec 2009 - Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in London and other European capitals ahead of a United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen.
6 Dec 2009 - Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom firmly warned newspaper editors in a letter to cease publication of personal pictures of the British Royal Family after years of being "hounded" by paparazzi. 7 Dec 2009 - The English town of Swindon became the first ever Twin Town of Walt Disney World in the U.S. state of Florida. 9 Dec 2009 - British Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling delivered the pre Budget report, with tax rises and spending cuts to reduce the government debt.
13 Dec 2009 - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair stated in an interview that he would have gone to war in Iraq even if he had known that it had no weapons of mass destruction. 13 Dec 2009 - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to support British forces deployed as part of the International Security Assistance Force and to hold talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. 14 Dec 2009 - Cabin crew at British Airways voted overwhelmingly in favour of a planned 12 days of strike action over Christmas and the New Year in a dispute over job cuts and changes to staff contracts. 16 Dec 2009 - UK airline Flyglobespan went into administration, with the cancellation of all scheduled flights. 17 Dec 2009 - The collapse of UK airline Flyglobespan left thousands of travellers stranded. 17 Dec 2009 - The English High Court granted British Airways an injunction against a proposed twelve day strike by cabin crew represented by trade union Unite scheduled to occur over Christmas. 18 Dec 2009 - The BBC apologised for offence caused when it used the headline: "Should homosexuals face execution?" 18 Dec 2009 - After 27 years, Terry Wogan presented his last edition of Wake Up to Wogan on BBC Radio 2, receiving farewell messages from Gordon Brown and David Cameron. 18 Dec 2009 - In a reversal of a previous decision, Sir John Chilcot insisted that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair would give the majority of his evidence to The Iraq Inquiry in public. 18 Dec 2009 - Snowfall across the east of England disrupted transport and power supplies.
22 Dec 2009 - A priest in York caused controversy when he said shoplifting from large national chain stores is acceptable in certain circumstances. 25 Dec 2009 - Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom remembered the dead soldiers of Afghanistan in the Royal Christmas Message.
30 Dec 2009 - Two people were found dead following three separate avalanches in Scotland, while a third person who was rescued died later in hospital. 31 Dec 2009 - The University of Cambridge successfully acquired a collection of Siegfried Sassoon's personal papers for £1.25 million, following a six-month fundraising campaign. 31 Dec 2009 - Patrick Stewart, the actor who played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor X in X-Men, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
Events of 2010 can be examined. David Cameron was elected Prime Minister. including those of the first quarter 2010 during can be examined. A few events for January 2010 can be connected. Events of February 2010 and March 2010 are not yet analyzed. The second quarter 2010 can also be connected. The third quarter 2010 can be connected.
The fourth quarter 2010 including events of October 2010 and November 2010 can be considered. December 2010 including events of 2010 week 49, 2010 week 50, 2010 week 51, 2010 week 52, 2010 week 53 can be connected.
Events of 2011 can be connected. The first quarter 2011 can be connected. January 2011 including 2011 week 1, 2011 week 2, 2011 week 3, 2011 week 4, 2011 week 5, and 2011 week 6 can be connected. February 2011 including 2011 week 6, 2011 week 7, and 2011 week 8 can be connected. March 2011 including 2011 week 10, 2011 week 11, 2011 week 12, 2011 week 13, and 2011 week 14 can be connected.
The second quarter 2011 including events of April 2011 and May 2011 can be connected. June 2011 including 2011 week 23, 2011 week 24, 2011 week 25, 2011 week 26, and 2011 week 27 can be connected.
The third quarter 2011 can be connected. July 2011 including 2011 week 27 and 2011 week 28 can be connected.