King James VI of Scotland is crowned as King James I of England, on July 25, 1603, at Westminster Abbey, following the death of Queen Elizabeth I on March 24, 1603. The event is known as the "Union of the Crowns". While James reigned over both, Scotland and England retained their own separate parliaments, laws, and churches.
What Happened in History?
Browse Famous Historical Events
Explore landmark events and cultural milestones throughout history on Kudos365. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.
Note: Sources for the historical content shown, include research and reviews of relevant Online History Resources or printed material. When possible, we show a link to a source which provides additional or unique perspective about the event.
We do our best to provide accurate information but would appreciate being notified if any incorrect information is found. You may do so by using our Feedback link.