Entertainment highlights included England's triumphant 1966 World Cup moment, the Beatles rocking out live between 1963 and 1966, and Queen's iconic 1985 Live Aid performance.
Brits wish they'd seen these top 25 historical events A new poll has unveiled the top 25 events they'd love to have seen first hand.
The research also Brits wished they'd got to experience women securing the right to vote in 1918, witnessing the RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton in 1912, and being in the audience for the debut performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Globe Theatre in 1595.
Interestingly, nine out of ten believe that understanding history is crucial for making sense of the present, and it turns out that two thirds of Brits enjoy learning about history more now than they did during their childhood.
The research was initiated by London Museum Docklands in anticipation of a new exhibition on mud larking, a hobby that involves scouring a river's bay side for historical artefacts.
