The Great Storm
The week-long hurricane that struck the south of England and the English Channel on November 24th, 1703, was beyond anything in living memory.
Months Past
The Bolshevik-Menshevik Split
The Russian socialist movement divided on November 16th, 1903.
The Battle of Assaye
The East India Company's army led by Arthur Wellesley defeated the Mahrattas at the Battle of Assaye on September 23rd, 1803.
Lady Jane Grey Proclaimed Queen
The Nine Days Queen was pronounced monarch on July 10th, 1553.
Birth of John Wesley
The founder of Methodism was born on 17 June 1703.
King Alexander and Queen Draga of Serbia Assassinated
Richard Cavendish describes how King Alexander and Queen Draga of Serbia were assassinated during the night of June 10th/11th, 1903.
Death of Samuel Pepys
Pepys rose from humble origins to become secretary of the Admiralty, a member of parliament and the president of the Royal Society.
Foundation of St Petersburg
The great Russian city was established on May 27th, 1703.
The Foundation of Rome
The traditional date for the founding of Rome is April 21st, 753 BC.
Death of Joseph Stalin
The Soviet leader died on March 5th, 1953.