April 21, 1509 - Henry VIII became King of England after the death of his father, Henry VII. Thus began one of the most famous reigns in British history.
April 21, 1689 - William III and Mary II were crowned joint king and queen of England.
April 21, 1816 - Charlotte Bronte, eldest of the three sisters, was born in Yorkshire. Jane Eyre is her most famous work.
And Happy Birthday to Queen Elizabeth II on her 82nd birthday!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
This Day in History...
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