1 May 1707 April 30, 2022 Author: Staff The Act of Union joining England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain takes effect. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Love is something far more than desire for sexual intercourse; it is the principal means of escape from the loneliness which afflicts most men and women throughout the greater part of their lives." Bertrand Russell — Click here for more from Bertrand Russell Related posts: 23 October 1707 23 October 1707 23 October 1707 22 July 1706 23 October 1707 22 July 1706 12 April 1606 23 October 1707 23 October 1707 25 September 1237 Categories: History Tags: 1 May, 1707