Tag: Parliament

  • Magna Carta Signed

    Magna Carta Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 15, 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta.

  • Representation of the People Act of 1918

    Representation of the People Act of 1918

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 6, 1918, the Representation of the People Act of 1918 was passed in England.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 14, 1784, the United States Congress of the Confederation ratified the Treaty of Paris.

  • Income Tax

    Income Tax

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 9, 1799, William Pitt introduces income taxes.

  • Gunpowder Plot Carried Out

    Gunpowder Plot Carried Out

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    Morgan O’Brien

    November 5, 1605, the infamous Gunpowder Plot was carried out.