On this day, 40 years ago: Killing of Lord Mountbatten in IRA boat bomb left royals devastated
A second cousin of the Queen, Lord Mountbatten was Prince Philip’s uncle and much-loved by all the royals.
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On this day, August 4 1870: The world welcomed Sir Harry Lauder, a true giant of Scottish life
He was the Scottish superstar who left our world almost 70 years ago but still casts a giant shadow.
On this day 100 years ago, the order was given to scuttle the German fleet at Scapa Flow
Described as the "greatest act of naval suicide the world has ever seen”, the Scapa Flow scuttling took place on this day 100 years ago.
On this day, April 18 1930: There is no news… BBC replaces bulletin with 15 minutes of piano music
It feels like barely a moment passes these days without the latest political news, reports on terrorism or natural disasters.
On this day, April 8 1986: Clint Eastwood’s role as home town mayor was a hit with voters
From $6 million a movie to $200 a month is a heck of a pay cut.
On this day 60 years ago, the arrival of Barbie dolled up playtimes
Despite standing at just 11.5 inches tall, Barbie has become one of the world’s biggest household names.
25 January: On this day throughout history
ON this day - 25 January
Forget dry January, on this day 100 years ago it became a dry 14 years for the USA under prohibition
ONE hundred years ago, America made a decision, the merits of which are still being debated today.
On this day in 1965: New speed limit put the brakes on fast drivers
IT definitely wasn’t the Christmas present fast drivers wanted.
On this day 55 years ago, the first episode of Doctor Who aired
IT recently underwent a multi-million-pound reboot with fresh special effects, new companions and even a different gender for its star character.
On this day, 1938: Peace for our time was a hollow boast by Neville Chamberlain
PRIME Minister Neville Chamberlain boasted of “Peace for our time” after signing a non-aggression pact with Germany 80 years ago.