A Day in the Past · history worksheet
On this day: 10 May
Name: Class: Date:
1. What happened on 10 May?
- 1291 Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England pending the…
- 1591 Elizabeth I is entertained by the Hermit's Welcome at Theobalds
- 1773 The Parliament of Great Britain passes the Tea Act, designed to save the…
- 1824 The National Gallery in London opens to the public
- 1900 Born: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
- 1940 British prime minister Neville Chamberlain resigned and formally recommended…
- 1957 Born: Sid Vicious
- 2022 Queen Elizabeth II misses the State Opening of Parliament for the first time…
2. How long ago?
This year is 2026. Work out how many years ago each thing happened.
| Year | What happened | Sum | Years ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1291 | Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England pending the… | 2026 − 1291 = | |
| 1773 | The Parliament of Great Britain passes the Tea Act, designed to save the… | 2026 − 1773 = | |
| 1900 | Born: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin | 2026 − 1900 = | |
| 1957 | Born: Sid Vicious | 2026 − 1957 = |
3. Put them in order
Write 1 next to the oldest event, then 2, 3 and so on up to the newest. Use list 1 to help you!
- Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England pending the…
- The Parliament of Great Britain passes the Tea Act, designed to save the…
- Elizabeth I is entertained by the Hermit's Welcome at Theobalds
- The National Gallery in London opens to the public
4. Quick quiz
In which year did this happen: “British prime minister Neville Chamberlain resigned and formally recommended”?
- A. 1940
- B. 1773
- C. 1824
In which year did this happen: “Queen Elizabeth II misses the State Opening of Parliament for the first time”?
- A. 2022
- B. 1886
- C. 1957
Which of these happened first?
- A. Elizabeth I is entertained by the Hermit's Welcome at Theobalds
- B. Queen Elizabeth II misses the State Opening of Parliament for the first time
- C. British prime minister Neville Chamberlain resigned and formally recommended
5. Draw it!
Draw your favourite event from 10 May. Then write a sentence about why you chose it.
Answers for teachers
How long ago: 1291 → 735 years; 1773 → 253 years; 1900 → 126 years; 1957 → 69 years.
Order: 1 = Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England pending the… (1291), 2 = Elizabeth I is entertained by the Hermit's Welcome at Theobalds (1591), 3 = The Parliament of Great Britain passes the Tea Act, designed to save the… (1773), 4 = The National Gallery in London opens to the public (1824).
Quiz: 1. A (1940); 2. A (2022); 3. A (Elizabeth I is entertained by the Hermit's Welcome at Theobalds).