IV. Match these dates with the events in the history of Russia, the uk, and the usa.

1066 – The Normans invade Britain.

1840 – The first postage stamp (Penny Post) came into use.

1534 – England breaks away from the Catholic church

1776 – The USA declares independence from Britain.

1969 - An American man walks on the Moon.

988 – Grand Prince Vladimir I converts to Eastern Orthodox Church.

1961 - The first flight of a man into space.

1773 - The Boston Tea Party.

1914 – The First World War begins.

1867 – Alaska purchase from Russia.

1957 – The USSR launches the first sputnik.

1837 – Queen Victoria becomes Queen at the age of 18.

1929 – The beginning of the Great Depression in the USA.

1945 – The Second World War ends.

1863 – London underground opens.

1986 – The nuclear accident in Chernobyl.