In the UK, what famous historical event took place this day in 1797?

DSTroy

The Battle of Fishguard, the last time England was invaded by a foreign army (French). Feb. 18-24, 1797. Feb 24 06, 3:18 PM

lanfranco

And was THAT a pathetic affair! Mochyn, I was somewhat perplexed by the question, since the Fishguard invasion is given as having taken place on the 22nd and the introduction of the pound note by the Bank of England on the 26th. Nothing in between. Pitchforks, anyone? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishguard Feb 24 06, 5:58 PM

mochyn

The French alarmed at the sight of ferocious Welsh women in their tall hats surrendered without a fight.I don't blame them , you haven't seen my mum in curlers! Feb 25 06, 6:05 AM

mochyn

DSTroy actually the French landed in Wales not England Feb 25 06, 10:40 AM

Baloo55th

Wales, according to Scottish Law, was part of England... Feb 25 06, 3:18 PM

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