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Main Historical Dates - Wales

Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, with a rich and complex history that includes its Celtic origins, interaction with the Roman Empire, and centuries of conflict and union with England. Here are the top 30 historical dates in the history of Wales:

Date	Event
c. 6000 BCE	First human settlement in Wales
c. 600 BCE	The Celtic people arrive in Wales and establish settlements
48 CE	The Roman army invades Wales, leading to several centuries of Roman rule and significant cultural and economic exchanges
5th-6th centuries	The period of Celtic Christianization of Wales takes place, leading to the establishment of a distinct Welsh culture and religious identity
1063	Gruffydd ap Llywelyn becomes the first ruler of a united Wales, leading to a period of Welsh independence and resistance against English conquest and rule
1282-1283	The Welsh Wars of Independence take place, leading to the defeat of the Welsh forces and the subjugation of Wales under English rule
1536	The Act of Union between England and Wales is passed, officially incorporating Wales into the Kingdom of England and leading to significant changes in the country's political and legal systems
1746	The last Welsh rebellion against English rule takes place, led by the Jacobite forces of Charles Edward Stuart
19th century	The Industrial Revolution leads to significant changes in Wales' economy and society, with the growth of coal mining, iron and steel production, and other industries
1832	The Great Reform Act is passed, leading to significant changes in Wales' political and electoral systems and the emergence of a Welsh nationalist movement
1870s	The emergence of the Welsh language revival movement, led by figures such as Saunders Lewis and Cymru Fydd, leads to renewed interest in Welsh culture, history, and identity
1955	The Plaid Cymru political party is founded, representing the interests of Welsh nationalism and promoting greater autonomy and independence for Wales
1967	The Aberfan disaster takes place, leading to the deaths of 144 people, mostly children, and significant changes in health and safety regulations and attitudes in the United Kingdom
1969	The Investiture of Prince Charles takes place at Caernarfon Castle, leading to significant controversy and protests among Welsh nationalists and others opposed to the monarchy and British rule
1979	The establishment of the Welsh Assembly takes place, representing the first step towards greater autonomy and self-government for Wales
1997	The referendum on Welsh devolution takes place, leading to the establishment of the National Assembly for Wales with significant powers over health, education, and other areas of policy
2011	The Welsh devolution referendum takes place, leading to increased powers for the National Assembly for Wales and the establishment of a Welsh legal jurisdiction
2020	The COVID-19 pandemic has significant impacts on Wales, with high infection and mortality rates and significant economic and social disruption, leading to ongoing efforts to control the spread of the virus and support affected communities and industries