Besides the death of Cromwell what other important anniversary in British history happens today?

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Am amazed no one has mentioned this-
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1900 With a proclamation by General Lord Roberts, Britain annexes the Boer Republic of South Africa
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WW2 was a bit obvious!Anyway if you were old enough you could join my history group on Buzz!

Onto sept 4th.Watch this space...