Why Famous:Served as King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions from 1936 until his death in 1952.
George VI ascended the throne after his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated to marry the divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson.
During George's reign the break-up of the British Empire and its transition into the Commonwealth of Nations accelerated. He also served as Britain's wartime King during World War II.
Born: December 14, 1895 Birthplace:York Cottage, Sandringham House, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom Star Sign: Sagittarius
1937-05-12 Coronation of King George VI of Great Britain (and his other realms and territories beyond the sea) at Westminster Abbey, London
1939-06-07 George VI and Elizabeth become the 1st king and queen of Britain to visit USA
1942-04-15 George VI awards George Cross to people of Malta
1944-05-15 Eisenhower, Montgomery, Churchill & George VI discuss D-Day plan
1944-06-16 King George VI visits General Montgomery's HQ in Normandy
1944-09-01 King George VI promotes Montgomery to field marshal
1947-07-18 King George VI signs Indian Independence Act
1948-07-29 King George VI opens 14th modern Olympic Games in London
1952-02-06 Queen Elizabeth II succeeds King George VI to the British throne and proclaimed Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms including Canada, Australia and New Zealand
1952-02-15 King George VI is buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England
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