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James Watt invents the first steam engine
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After a war, Britain loses the southern half of its North American colonies
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The united kingdom of great britain and Ireland is formed
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A British fleet defeats Napoleons French fleet at the "battle of Trafalgar"
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The TUC (trade union congress) is formed
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WW I
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Britain declares war on Germany (World war II)
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Coronation of Elizabeth the second
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Terror attack in London
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Olympic games in London