Historical Events

Coronation of Richard II

1377 Richard II aged 10 crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey, succeeding his grandfather Edward III

1439 Kissing is banned in England to stop the spread of the Black Death

1618 Captain John Gilbert patents first dredger in Britain

1672 William III becomes stadholder of Zeeland

1883 Wimbledon Men's Tennis: William Renshaw wins third straight Wimbledon title; beats twin brother Ernest Renshaw 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3

Wimbledon Men's Championship

1888 Wimbledon Men's Tennis: 3-time runner-up Ernest Renshaw wins his lone major title; beats defending champion Herbert Lawford 6-3, 7-5, 6-0

1894 Treaty of Aoki-Kimberley signed between Japan and England

Report on the Jameson Raid

1897 The South African Committee, investiga

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