Notable Anniversaries in 2016

2015 was an exciting year for historical anniversaries, with a number of landmark dates commemorated through a host of events and exhibitions.

2016 looks set to continue the trend.

Feb: 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Verdun.

Mar: 80th anniversary of first flight of a Spitfire.

April: 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

April: 200th anniversary of the birth of Charlotte Bronte.

May: 90th anniversary of the General Strike.

April: 100th anniversary of the Easter Uprising in Dublin.

July: 100th anniversary of the first battle of the Somme.

July: 50th anniversary of England winning the World Cup.

July: 150th anniversary of birth of Beatrix Potter.

Aug: 300th anniversary of the birth of Capability Brown.

Sept: 350th anniversary of the Fire of London.

Sept: 100th anniversary of tanks used in battle for the first time.

Oct: 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings

Nov: 60th anniversary of the Anglo-French assault on Suez.

Dec: 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbour

Dec: 80th anniversary of King Edward VIII signing of instrument of abdication.

And if that is not enough for you the Victoria & Albert Museum will be sorting through its smalls in April for an exhibition that examines the history of underwear through the centuries. More than 100 men's and women’s garments and accessories, as well as photographs, films, packaging and fashion plates, will be on show.

Commemorations of First World War anniversaries will also continue through 2016, including an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum to mark the centenary of the battle of Jutland.