London in History

Birth of John Charles Molteno

Travels to Britain to oppose annexation of the Transvaal.

Secures greater autonomy for the Transvaal after the war.

Jameson and is sentenced to 15 months for leading the Jameson raid, which he serves in Holloway, London

Jameson and is sentenced to 15 months for leading the Jameson raid, which he serves in Holloway, London

Presents the Cullinan diamond to King Edward VII.

Uses the gift as a gesture of postwar reconciliation.

Publicly emphasizes Afrikaner loyalty within the British Empire.

Attends the Imperial Conference as Transvaal prime minister.

The Union of South Africa is born, the Afrikaners hold the key to political power, they forme the largest part of the electorate. Smuts & Botha take the constitution to London, where it is passed by Parliament, & signed into law by Edward VII

Smuts & Botha take the constitution to London, where it is passed by Parliament, & signed into law by Edward VII

Welcomes enactment of the South Africa Act by Britain.

Sees the constitutional framework for the Union receive royal assent.

Attends the Imperial Conference where the Balfour Declaration recognizes South Africa

Seeks clarification of the Union of South Africa as a Dominion. Returns claiming he has brought back independence & sovereign status for South Africa. Attends the Imperial Conference where the Balfour Declaration recognizes independence

Questions the Union of South Africa as a Dominion at the Imperial Conference

Defines Dominions as autonomous communities within the British Empire

Montgomerry presents the Overlord plan to Commanders, the King, Smuts & Churchill

Represents the ANC in the South African United Front.

Tries to keep South Africa within the Commonwealth but is forced to withdraw membership

Tries to keep South Africa within the Commonwealth but is forced to withdraw membership

Writes the musical basis for Owner of a Lonely Heart, Yes's biggest hit single.

Joins the reformed Yes line-up and helps reshape the band for the 1980s.

Plays guitar and contributes songwriting to Big Generator.

The Wembley celebrations are broadcast to 1 billion worldwide. 80,000 pack Wembley stadium to celebrate Mandelas 70th birthday

4 Billion tv-viewers watch Mandelas 70th Birthday Tribute

Plays guitar and writes on Talk, his final studio album with Yes.

Leaves Yes after the Talk period and later concentrates on film scoring.