1558CE
Politics
Elizabeth I ascends to throne
Elizabeth I became Queen of England following the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary I. Her 44-year reign, known as the Elizabethan era, saw England flourish in art, exploration, and naval power.
Daily Chronicle
November 17
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1800CE
Politics
US Congress meets in Washington DC
The United States Congress held its first session in the newly completed Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The move established the city as the permanent capital of the United States.
1887CE
Birth
Bernard Montgomery Born
A British Army officer nicknamed 'Monty' who commanded Allied forces at the Battle of El Alamein, a major turning point in World War II's North African Campaign.