Henry VIII ascends the throne of England on the death of his father
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King of England from 1509 to 1547
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Oliver Cromwell dissolves England’s Rump Parliament.
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English politician Enoch Powell makes his controversial “Rivers of Blood” speech.
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England and France sign an alliance against Spain in the treaty of Blois.
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American Revolutionary War: Following the Battles of Lexington and Concord
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American Revolutionary War: The war begins during the Battles of Lexington and Concord with a victory of American minutemen and other militia over British forces
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The Treaty of London establishes Belgium as a kingdom and guarantees its neutrality.
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Treaty over Belgium and Luxembourg
American Revolution: The British Army advances up the Charles River in Massachusetts to destroy supplies of American militias
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Charity based in Scotland
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The Republic of Ireland Act comes into force
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Title of the male monarch of Eswatini