Historical Events

The Royal Oak

1651 King Charles II of England spends a day hiding in an oak tree during his escape after losing the Battle of Worcester

1690 King Wiliam III escapes back to England

1776 David Bushnell's "Turtle" attacks British ship "Eagle" in New York Bay in the first (failed) submarine attack

1781 The Battle of Groton Heights takes place, resulting in a British victory

Debut of W. G. Grace

1880 First Test cricket game in England begins with W. G. Grace scoring 152 on debut against Australia at The Oval

Distinguished Service Order

1886 Queen Victoria establishes the Distinguished Service Order

1888 Charles Turner becomes the first bowler to take 250 wickets in an English season

1888 Queen Victoria grants William Mackinnon's Imperial British Eas

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