A Day in the Past · history worksheet
On this day: 18 July
Name: Class: Date:
1. What happened on 18 July?
- 1389 France and England agree to the Truce of Leulinghem, inaugurating a 13-year…
- 1507 In Brussels, Prince Charles I is crowned Duke of Burgundy and Count of…
- 1555 The College of Arms is reincorporated by Royal charter signed by Queen Mary I…
- 1811 Born: William Makepeace Thackeray
- 1812 The Treaties of Orebro end both the Anglo-Russian and Anglo-Swedish Wars
- 1872 The Ballot Act 1872 in the United Kingdom introduced the requirement that…
- 1950 Born: Richard Branson
- 1975 Born: M.I.A.
2. How long ago?
This year is 2026. Work out how many years ago each thing happened.
| Year | What happened | Sum | Years ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1389 | France and England agree to the Truce of Leulinghem, inaugurating a 13-year… | 2026 − 1389 = | |
| 1555 | The College of Arms is reincorporated by Royal charter signed by Queen Mary I… | 2026 − 1555 = | |
| 1812 | The Treaties of Orebro end both the Anglo-Russian and Anglo-Swedish Wars | 2026 − 1812 = | |
| 1950 | Born: Richard Branson | 2026 − 1950 = |
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 College of Arms is reincorporated by Royal charter signed by Queen Mary I…
- The Treaties of Orebro end both the Anglo-Russian and Anglo-Swedish Wars
- In Brussels, Prince Charles I is crowned Duke of Burgundy and Count of…
- France and England agree to the Truce of Leulinghem, inaugurating a 13-year…
4. Quick quiz
In which year did this happen: “In Brussels, Prince Charles I is crowned Duke of Burgundy and Count of”?
- A. 1961
- B. 1975
- C. 1507
In which year was William Makepeace Thackeray born?
- A. 1389
- B. 1507
- C. 1811
Which of these happened first?
- A. The College of Arms is reincorporated by Royal charter signed by Queen Mary I
- B. The Treaties of Orebro end both the Anglo-Russian and Anglo-Swedish Wars
- C. In Brussels, Prince Charles I is crowned Duke of Burgundy and Count of
5. Draw it!
Draw your favourite event from 18 July. Then write a sentence about why you chose it.
Answers for teachers
How long ago: 1389 → 637 years; 1555 → 471 years; 1812 → 214 years; 1950 → 76 years.
Order: 1 = France and England agree to the Truce of Leulinghem, inaugurating a 13-year… (1389), 2 = In Brussels, Prince Charles I is crowned Duke of Burgundy and Count of… (1507), 3 = The College of Arms is reincorporated by Royal charter signed by Queen Mary I… (1555), 4 = The Treaties of Orebro end both the Anglo-Russian and Anglo-Swedish Wars (1812).
Quiz: 1. C (1507); 2. C (1811); 3. C (In Brussels, Prince Charles I is crowned Duke of Burgundy and Count of).