This timeline details the main events of the Crimean War For the first time The Times newspaper sent a journalist to the region to obtain first-hand news of events. This meant that the successes and failures of the war were reported for all to read. 1853 (February) Stratford Canning was appointed British Ambassador to the … Read more
This timeline is a chronology of the Whitechapel murders 1888 – 1891 and includes those murders attributed to Jack the Ripper PLEASE NOTE: this timeline contains graphic descriptions which some readers may find upsetting *Canonical victims – those believed to have been murdered by Jack the Ripper Whitechapel 1888 (around) Whitechapel inhabitants Whitechapel was a … Read more
This timeline details the events of the late Joseon Dynasty under the rule of King Gojong and the Korean Empire 1864 – 1910 Late Joseon Dynasty 1864 (21st January) Cheoljong, King of Joseon, died. He had no surviving children so 12 year old Yi Myeong-bok, as the closest blood relative was chosen to succeed as … Read more
This timeline details the events of the California Gold Rush 1842 – 1884 1842 (9th March) Francisco Lopez found gold in Santa Clarita, California. California was part of Mexico at the time. 1843 (during) Francisco Lopez found more gold in San Feliciano Canyon, California. The find was not publicised. 1846 (during) Francisco Lopez and other … Read more
This timeline shows a chronology of the construction and expansion of the Panama Canal 1513 (during) The explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa was the first person to cross Panama. 1524 (during) Charles V of Spain, Holy Roman Emperor, wanted to find a route through Central America that would offer a direct route for ships travelling … Read more
This timeline gives a chronological listing of the main events of the Industrial Revolution 1708 (during) Jethro Tull developed a mechanised seed drill. This made planting quicker and more efficient. 1709 (during) Abraham Darby used coke instead of coal to smelt iron at his ironworks in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire. 1712 (during) Thomas Newcomen developed the first … Read more
