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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...

Timeline of Events

1305

8.5.1305

William Wallace, who led the Scottish resistance against England, is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London where he is put on trial and executed.

1872

11.30.1872

The first-ever international football match takes place at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow, between Scotland and England.

1883

10.4.1883

First meeting of the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow, Scotland.

1906

6.7.1906

Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania is launched at the John Brown Shipyard, Glasgow (Clydebank), Scotland.

1919

1.31.1919

The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland.

1938

9.27.1938

Ocean liner ''Queen Elizabeth'' launched in Glasgow.