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English people

The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...

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1388

8.5.1388

The Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English in Northern England, is fought near Otterburn.

1827

4.7.1827

John Walker, an English chemist, sells the first friction match that he had invented the previous year.

1968

4.20.1968

English politician Enoch Powell makes his controversial ''Rivers of Blood'' speech.

1980

12.4.1980

English rock group Led Zeppelin officially disbands, following the death of drummer John Bonham on September 25th.