second half of the 20th century Flashcards
1
Q
United Nations formed
A
1945 (October 24)
2
Q
India becomes independent
A
1947 (August 15)
3
Q
National Health Service created
A
1948
4
Q
NATO formed
A
1949 (April 4)
5
Q
reign of Elizabeth II
A
1953 (June 2) till now
6
Q
Suez Crisis
A
1956 (October 29)
7
Q
Life Peerages Act
A
1958
8
Q
The Troubles in Ireland
A
1960s
9
Q
Britain enters the EEC
A
1973
10
Q
Falklands War
A
1982 (April)
11
Q
the Gulf War
A
1990 (August 2) - 1991 (February 28)
12
Q
Maastricht Treaty
A
1993 (August 2)
13
Q
Good Friday Agreement
A
1998 (April 10)
14
Q
Handover of Hong Kong
A
1997
15
Q
Death of Princess Diana
A
1997 (August 31)