Publication of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four
George Orwell's last novel was published on 8 June, 1949.
Months Past
Tipu Sultan killed at Seringapatam
The Indian ruler and resister of the East India Company was killed by the British on 4 May 1799.
The Founding of NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was founded on April 4th, 1949.
Declaration of Hungary's Independence
The Hungarian Diet issued its manifesto for independence on 14 April 1849.
The Birth of Oliver Cromwell
The early life of Oliver Cromwell, who was born on 25 April 1599.
Chimes of Big Ben Broadcast for the First Time
Big Ben was first heard over the radio at midnight on 31 December 1923, to announce the New Year.
The First WH Smith Railway Bookstall
Seeing the potential of the new technology, William Henry Smith opened his first railway bookstall on 1 November 1848.
The Treaty of Westphalia
On 24 October 1648, the Treaty of Westphalia was signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War.
Empress Tzu-Hsi's Coup
The 'dragon lady' seized control on September 21st, 1898.
Death of Emily Bronte
The author of Wuthering Heights died on 19 December, 1848, aged 30.