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	Date	Event(s)
1	1066	25 Dec 1066—9 Sep 1087: Reign of William the Conqueror First Norman king, conquered England, rules over Normanday, and parts of France.
2	1087	1087—1100: Reign of William II Coronation 26 September 1087; died in a hunting accident
3	1096	1096—1099: The First Crusade Godfrey of Bouillon lead the attack on Jerusalem which was taken away from Muslim control, and Crusader States were established, to be ruled by English nobility.
4	1100	1100—1135: Reign of Henry I Coronation 5 August 1100
5	1135	1135—1154: Reign of Stephen Coronation 22 December 1135
6	1147	1147—1150: The Second Crusade The English failed to recapture Edessa from the Muslims, causing a weakening of the Crusader States and a legacy of disappointment in their cause.
7	1154	1154—1189: Reign of Henry II Coronation 19 December 1154
8	1189	1189—1199: Reign of Richard I Coronation 3 September 1189 1189—1192: The Third Crusade The English failed to recapture Jerusalem from the Muslims, resulted in Treaty of Jaffa (between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin) that allowed Christian pilgrams access to the Holy and.
9	1199	1199—1216: Reign of John I Coronation 27 May 1199
10	1202	1202—1204: The Fourth Crusade Constantinople was sacked by the English, which caused a schism between Western (Catholic) and Eastern (Orthodox) branches of Christianity
11	1216	1216—1272: Reign of Henry III Coronations: 28 October 1216, Gloucester, 17 May 1220, Westminster Abbey
12	1217	1217—1221: The Fifth Crusade Primarily organized by Pope Honorius III, Jerusalem was held by the Muslims while the Church maintained limited military success and diplomatic efforts.
13	1271	1271—1368: Yuan Dynasty Established by Kublai Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan, which brought about the reunification of China under Mongol rule. This period promoted cultural exchange, trade, and communication between China and other parts of the world. Major contributions were the idea of religious tolerance, the introduction of printing, and paper currency.
14	1272	1272—1307: Reign of Edward I Coronation 19 August 1274
15	1307	1307—1327: Reign of Edward II Coronation 25 February 1308
16	1327	1327—1377: Reign of Edward III Coronation 1 February 1327; probably died of The Plague
17	1368	1368—1644: Ming Dynasty Restored Chinese rule from the Mongols. Founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, who took the throne as Emperor Hongwu. During this time, the Great Wall was constructed and the region experienced economic prosperity.
18	1377	1377—1399: Reign of Richard II Coronation 16 July 1377
19	1399	1399—1453: 100 Years War The Hundred Years War was caused by the English claiming the French throne, officially ended with the Treaty of Bordeaux in 1453. The English were left with only the port of Calais in French territory, and English forces were expelled from mainland France. 1399—1413: Reign of Henry IV Coronation 13 October 1399
20	1412	6 Jan 1412—30 May 1431: Joan of Arc She fought during the Hundred Years' War between England and France from 1429 to 1430, when she was captured, tried, and burned at the stake by the English.
21	1413	1413—1422: Reign of Henry V Coronation 9 April 1413; probably died of heatstroke
22	1422	1422—1461: Reign of Henry VI Coronation 6 November 1429; became King at 9 months old; had a series of mental breakdowns; deposed on 29 March 1461 by Edward IV; captured in 1465 and imprisoned in the Tower of London; restored to the throne in 1470, but Edward retook power in 1471, and imprisoned Henry again.
23	1461	1461—1483: Reign Edward IV Coronation 28 June 1461; was overthrown briefly by Henvy VI in 1471
24	1483	1483—1483: Reign of Edward V Reigned 9 April 1483 – 25 June 1483; deposed by his uncle 1483—1485: Reign of Richard III Coronation 6 July 1483; last king to be slain in battle
25	1485	1485—1509: Reign of Henry VII Coronation 30 October 1485
26	1509	1509—1547: Reign of Henry VIII Coronation 24 June 1509; had 6 wives
27	1547	1547—1553: Reign of Edward VI Coronation 20 February 1547; was crowned at 9 years old; died when 15 of an illness
28	1553	1553—1558: Reign of Mary Coronation 1 October 1553
29	1556	1556—1605: Akbar the Great Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar
30	1558	1558—1603: Reign of Elizabeth I Coronation 15 January 1559
31	1603	1603—1625: Reign of James I Coronation 25 July 1603 He died during a violent attack of dysentery.
32	1626	2 Feb 1626—1649: Reign of Charles I Charles was accused of treason against England by using his power to pursue his personal interest rather than the good of the country, and was beheaded.
33	1636	1636—1912: Qing Dynasty Founded by the Manchus, an ethnic group from northeastern Asia, this was a period of relative stability and economic growth. Population increased significantly, and China became a major center of global trade. The Qing Dynasty came to an end with the abdication of the last emperor, Puyi, and the establishment of the Republic of China. The fall of the Qing marked the end of over two millennia of imperial rule in China.
34	1642	1642—1649: English Civil War A series of wars between England, Scotland, and Ireland over religion, taxation, and civil liberties. King Charles I was executed and Parliament became the supreme authority. The turmoil greatly affected the American colonies.
35	1653	1653—1658: Reign of Oliver Cromwell He died of septicaemia, and was executed post-mortem.
36	1658	1658—1659: Reign of Richard Cromwell He was arrested, but ran into hiding in France for many years.
37	1660	1660—1685: Reign of Charles II Died of a sudden apoplectic fit. He converted to Catholicism on his deathbed.
38	1685	1685—1688: Reign of James II Overthrown by Protestants. He was Roman Catholic.
39	1689	1689—1697: King William's War Part of the French and Indian Wars, the English tried to control North America. It ended with the Treaty of Ryswick, but didn't resolve colonial and territorial tensions. 1689—1702: Reign of William III & Mary II She died of smallpox. He died of pneumonia after falling from a horse. They were Protestant. 27 Jun 1689—28 Jun 1689: Cocheco Massacre Dover suffered a devastating indigenous attack in revenge for Major Richard Waldron's deceptive "mock battle" in 1676, where Native Americans were captured and mistreated. Thirteen years later, the retaliation came, resulting in the capture or death of fifty-two colonists, a quarter of the population. That night, two native women appeared at each of five garrison houses (Richard Walderne, Peter Coffin, Tristram Coffin, Elizabeth Heard, and Richard Otis), asking permission to sleep by the fire, not uncommon in peaceful times. All but one house (Tristram Coffin) accepted. In the dark early hours of the next day, the women unfastened the doors, allowing braves who had concealed themselves to enter. The sword-wielding elderly Waldron was cut across his belly with knives, with each warrior saying "I cross out my account." Five or six dwelling houses were burned, along with the mills. The Waldron house -- Maj Richard and little Christina were killed. grandchild Sarah Gerrish were taken captive. The house was looted and burned. The Coffin houses -- no one was killed. The houses were looted but not burned. The Otis house -- Richard, son Stephen, daughter Hannah were killed. Wife Grizzel, baby Margaret, and two grandchildren were taken captive. The house was looted and burned. The Heard house -- the house was looted but not burned. Five or six more homes were burned as were the mills at the Lower Falls. Twenty-three people were killed and twenty-nine were taken captive.
40	1702	1702—1713: Queen Anne's War Part of the French and Indian wars, as well as part of the larger War of Spanish Succession. Queen Anne's War was officially ended by the Treaty of Utrecht. Britain gained control of Acadia (renamed Nova Scotia), Newfoundland, and the Hudson Bay region. Spain ceded Florida to Britain.
41	1724	1724—1724: Drummer's War
42	1739	1739—1748: The War of Jenkin's Ear This was a conflict that took place between Britain and Spain, and was primarily fought in the Caribbean and along the coasts of Florida and Georgia in North America. The name "Jenkins' Ear" is derived from an incident involving a British sea captain named Robert Jenkins, who claimed that his ear had been severed by Spanish coast guards in 1731. This war was about colonial possessions and trade routes.
43	1754	1754—1763: Seven Years War
44	1760	1760—1840: First Industrial Revolution This period saw the mechanization of textile production, the development of the steam engine, and the growth of industries such as coal mining, iron production, and manufacturing. The construction of railways and the expansion of the factory system were also key features of this period.
45	1775	1775—1783: American Revolution
46	1789	1789—1799: French Revolution 30 Apr 1789—4 Mar 1797: President George Washington 1st POTUS
47	1797	4 Mar 1797—4 Mar 1801: President John Adams 2nd POTUS
48	1800	1800—1815: Napoleonic Wars
49	1801	4 Mar 1801—4 Mar 1809: President Thomas Jefferson 3rd POTUS
50	1804	1804—1806: Lewis & Clark Expedition Explored the western portion of North America, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson.
51	1809	4 Mar 1809—4 Mar 1817: President James Madison 4th POTUS
52	1812	1812—1814: War of 1812
53	1817	4 Mar 1817—4 Mar 1825: President James Monroe 5th POTUS
54	1825	4 Mar 1825—4 Mar 1829: President John Q. Adams 6th POTUS
55	1829	4 Mar 1829—4 Mar 1837: President Andrew Jackson 7th POTUS
56	1837	4 Mar 1837—4 Mar 1841: President Martin van Buren 8th POTUS
57	1841	4 Mar 1841—4 Apr 1841: President William H. Harrison, 9th POTUS 4 Apr 1841—4 Mar 1845: President John Tyler 10th POTUS
58	1845	4 Mar 1845—4 Mar 1849: President James K. Polk 11th POTUS
59	1846	1846—1848: Mexican-American War
60	1849	4 Mar 1849—9 Jul 1850: President Zachary Taylor 12th POTUS
61	1850	1850—1930: Second Industrial Revolution This period saw major advancements in technology, including the development of the telegraph, the telephone, and electricity. The steel industry, chemical manufacturing, and the expansion of the railroad network played significant roles in this period. 9 Jul 1850—4 Mar 1853: President Millard Fillmore 13th POTUS
62	1853	1853—1856: Crimean War This period saw modernization in war technology, improvment in medical care and sanitation for wounded soldiers (Florence Nightengale), and the first war correspondents and photographers. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which stipulated that Russia would recognize that Moldavia and Wallachia (regions now part of Romania) would be placed under international protection, and that no warships could be stationed in the Black Sea. 4 Mar 1853—4 Mar 1857: President Franklin Pierce 14th POTUS
63	1857	4 Mar 1857—4 Mar 1861: President James Buchanan 15th POTUS
64	1860	1860—1900: Indian Frontier Wars A series of conflicts and campaigns that took place on the frontiers of British India (now India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh) against various indigenous groups, tribal communities, and empires.
65	1861	1861—1865: American Civil War The War Between the States resulted in freeing the slaves. 4 Mar 1861—15 Apr 1865: President Abraham Lincoln 16th POTUS; assasinated Known for the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves be freed. This triggered the American Civil War. During his short time, he also advocated for the 13th Amendment, permanently abolishing slavery. He signed the Homestead Act, providing public land to settlers for a small fee, provided they improved the land by building a dwelling and cultivating crops. He signed the Pacific Railway Acts in 1862 and 1864, which supported the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad. He established the National Banking System, which established a system of national banks and created a uniform national currency.
66	1865	15 Apr 1865—4 Mar 1869: President Andrew Johnson 17th POTUS Reconstruction was ineffective during his term and he had no major accomplishments.
67	1869	4 Mar 1869—4 Mar 1877: President Ulysses S. Grant 18th POTUS
68	1877	4 Mar 1877—4 Mar 1881: Rutherford B. Hayes 19th POTUS Saw the end of Reconstruction and a policy of sending indigenous children to boarding schools.
69	1880	1880—1902: Boer Wars Fought between British imperial forces and the Boer settlers (descendants of Dutch and Huguenot colonists) in South Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. South Africa gained independence and left a legacy of bitterness and resentment among Afrikaners (Boers) toward British imperialism.
70	1881	1881—1881: President Rutherford B. Hayes 20th POTUS; assasinated 1881—1885: President Chester A. Arthur 21st POTUS
71	1885	1885—1889: President Grover Cleveland 22nd POTUS
72	1889	1889—1893: President Benjamin Harrison 23rd POTUS
73	1893	1893—1897: President Grover Cleveland 24th POTUS
74	1897	1897—1901: President William McKinley 25th POTUS
75	1899	1899—1902: Philipine-American War
76	1901	1901—1909: President Theodore Roosevelt 26th POTUS
77	1909	1909—1913: President William H. Taft 27th POTUS
78	1910	1910—1920: Mexican Revolution
79	1913	1913—1921: President Woodrow Wilson 28th POTUS
80	1914	1914—1918: World War I
81	1917	1917—1921: Russian Revolution
82	1921	1921—1923: President Warren G. Harding 29th POTUS
83	1923	1923—1929: President Calvin Coolidge 30th POTUS
84	1929	1929—1933: President Herber Hoover 31st POTUS
85	1931	1931—1936: Hoover Dam Built Previously known as Boulder Dam, it's located on the Colorado River, on the border between the states of Arizona and Nevada. It was built primarily for the purposes of flood control, water storage, and hydroelectric power generation. 96 workers died due to various accidents and hazards associated with the construction work, including falls, heat-related illnesses, drowning, and industrial accidents.
86	1933	1933—1945: President Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd POTUS
87	1935	1935—1936: Italo-Ethiopian War
88	1936	1936—1939: Spanish Civil War
89	1939	1939—1945: World War II
90	1945	1945—1953: President Harry S. Truman 33rd POTUS
91	1947	1947—1991: Cold War
92	1950	1950—1953: Korean Conflict
93	1953	1953—1961: President Dwight D. Eisenhower 34th POTUS
94	1960	1960—1975: Viet Nam War
95	1961	1961—1963: President John F. Kennedy 35th POTUS; assasinated
96	1963	1963—1969: President Lyndon B. Johnson 36th POTUS
97	1969	1969—1974: President Richard M. Nixon 37th POTUS; resigned
98	1974	1974—1977: President Gerald R. Ford 38th POTUS
99	1977	1977—1981: President James E. Carter 39th POTUS
100	1979	1979—1989: Afghanistan - Soviet Occupation
101	1980	1980—1988: Iran-Iraq War
102	1981	1981—1989: President Ronald W. Reagan 40th POTUS
103	1989	1989—1993: President George H. W. Bush 41st POTUS
104	1990	1990—1991: Persian Gulf War
105	1993	1993—2001: President William J. Clinton 42nd POTUS
106	2001	2001—2009: President George W. Bush 43rd POTUS

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This website uses dates from the Gregorian calendar (New Style), unless otherwise noted.

For more information on dates, see Wikipedia: Old Style and New Style dates.

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Updated 23 Dec 2023