Page 11 - Great Elizabethans

1947
India and Pakistan mark their independence from Britain. During Queen Elizabeth’s reign, many countries which used to be governed by Britain become independent.
1965
The Race Relations Act makes it illegal to refuse to serve someone in Britain because of their skin colour, which happened to the campaigner Paul Stephenson in 1964 (page 30).
1940
During the Battle of Britain, Prime Minister Winston Churchill (page 12) refuses to surrender. His inspiring speeches help the British people to stay determined to fight.
1969
The American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin land on the Moon for the first time.
1968
Judith Kerr’s first book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, is published (page 22).
1936
December King Edward VIII gives up the throne and King George VI (Princess Elizabeth’s father) takes his place. Princess Elizabeth is now next in line to be Queen.
1939
The Second World War begins. Germany invades Poland, and Great Britain and France declare war on Germany.
1945
The Second World War ends in Europe, when Germany surrenders.
1966
England win the World Cup 4-2 against Germany, with a side including Bobby Charlton (page 28).
1967
BBC2 becomes the first channel in Britain to broadcast in colour.
1967
Homosexuality is legalised in the UK (for men aged 21 and over). This means people like Alan Turing (page 16) will no longer face prosecution or punishment for being gay.
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