A Day in the Past · history worksheet
On this day: 22 June
Name: Class: Date:
1. What happened on 22 June?
- 1774 The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the…
- 1807 The British warship HMS Leopard pursued and attacked the American frigate USS…
- 1813 War of 1812: After learning of a forthcoming American attack, Laura Secord…
- 1907 The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens
- 1911 King George V and Queen Mary were crowned at Westminster Abbey in London
- 1948 King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year
- 1984 Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark
- 1986 The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of…
2. How long ago?
This year is 2026. Work out how many years ago each thing happened.
| Year | What happened | Sum | Years ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1774 | The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the… | 2026 − 1774 = | |
| 1813 | War of 1812: After learning of a forthcoming American attack, Laura Secord… | 2026 − 1813 = | |
| 1911 | King George V and Queen Mary were crowned at Westminster Abbey in London | 2026 − 1911 = | |
| 1984 | Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark | 2026 − 1984 = |
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!
- The British warship HMS Leopard pursued and attacked the American frigate USS…
- The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens
- War of 1812: After learning of a forthcoming American attack, Laura Secord…
- The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the…
4. Quick quiz
In which year did this happen: “King George V and Queen Mary were crowned at Westminster Abbey in London”?
- A. 1943
- B. 1911
- C. 1807
In which year did this happen: “War of 1812: After learning of a forthcoming American attack, Laura Secord”?
- A. 1856
- B. 1807
- C. 1813
Which of these happened first?
- A. War of 1812: After learning of a forthcoming American attack, Laura Secord
- B. King George V and Queen Mary were crowned at Westminster Abbey in London
- C. King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year
5. Draw it!
Draw your favourite event from 22 June. Then write a sentence about why you chose it.
Answers for teachers
How long ago: 1774 → 252 years; 1813 → 213 years; 1911 → 115 years; 1984 → 42 years.
Order: 1 = The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the… (1774), 2 = The British warship HMS Leopard pursued and attacked the American frigate USS… (1807), 3 = War of 1812: After learning of a forthcoming American attack, Laura Secord… (1813), 4 = The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens (1907).
Quiz: 1. B (1911); 2. C (1813); 3. A (War of 1812: After learning of a forthcoming American attack, Laura Secord).