Treaty of Brétigny drafted between King Edward III of England and King John II of France (the Good).
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1360 treaty between England and France
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King Henry VIII orders English-language Bibles be placed in every church. In 1539 the Great Bible would be provided for this purpose.
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Captain Thomas Cochrane in the 14-gun HMS Speedy captures the 32-gun Spanish frigate El Gamo.
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The Penny Black postage stamp becomes valid for use in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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World's first adhesive postage stamp
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George V becomes King of Great Britain
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