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C. S. Lewis’

first published.

Coronation of Elizabeth II.

1950

1952

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First Barbie doll on sale.

The Beatles release theirfirst single.

1959

1962

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The England football teamwin the World Cup.

First heart transplantoperation.

1966

1968

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Man first landson the moon.

The first decimal coinsintroduced in Britain.

1969

1971

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The first ‘test tube baby’is born.

Margaret Thatcherbecomes the first

woman Prime Minister.

1978

1979

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The Falklands War.

Prince William is born.

1982

1982

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Car seatbelts becomecompulsory.

Prince Harry is born.

1983

1985

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The Berlin Wallis pulled down.

The Channel Tunnel opens.

1989

1994

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Princess Diana dies inParis car crash.

The ‘Good FridayAgreement’ is signed in

Northern Ireland.

1997

1998

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The New Millennium begins.

2000