On this day
On this day, January 29, 1980: Rubik’s Cube shaped up as global success
On this day, 40 years ago: Killing of Lord Mountbatten in IRA boat bomb left royals devastated
On this day, August 4 1870: The world welcomed Sir Harry Lauder, a true giant of Scottish life
On this day 100 years ago, the order was given to scuttle the German fleet at Scapa Flow
On this day, April 18 1930: There is no news… BBC replaces bulletin with 15 minutes of piano music
On this day, April 8 1986: Clint Eastwood’s role as home town mayor was a hit with voters
On this day 60 years ago, the arrival of Barbie dolled up playtimes
25 January: On this day throughout history
Forget dry January, on this day 100 years ago it became a dry 14 years for the USA under prohibition
