The Hallucinating Goose Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 Today is the 92nd birthday of Clint Eastwood, born in 1930. It is also the birthday of John Prescott..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Battle of Jutland , 1916 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Anne Boleyn crowned Queen , 1533 Roundheads defeat Cavaliers ( after extra time ) , Battle of Maidstone , 1648 Kentucky and Tennessee join the Union , 1792 & 1796 Scott leaves for the South Pole , 1910 Battle For Belleau Wood , 1918 Crete falls , 1941 Leslie Howard’s plane shot down , 1943 Eichmann executed , 1962 World Cup begins 1978 CNN starts , 1980 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 A lot of people have been born on 1 June throughout history and there's no way I can list all the interesting ones so I've just picked two. Frank Whittle, 1907 Marilyn Monroe, 1926 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) One for the Napoleonic War buffs. Marshall Davout died on this day in 1823. Also Christopher Cockerell died in 1999. Edited June 1, 2022 by The Hallucinating Goose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 2 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: One for the Napoleonic War buffs. Marshall Davout died on this day in 1823. Also Christopher Cockerell died in 1999. The first naval battle of the wars between Britain and France , 1794 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 27 minutes ago, DavidM said: The first naval battle of the wars between Britain and France , 1794 Yep, the Battle of the Glorious 1st of June I believe it was called. The biggest naval battle of the French Revolutionary Wars, i think the largest of the 30 or so year period of conflict between Britain and France until Trafalgar in 1805. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun mc Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 50 years ago today, Carlisle United were the first non-Italian club to defeat AS Roma at their home, Stadio Olimpico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 On this day in 1946 the Italian Republic was created after the people voted in a referendum to scrap the monarchy. Umberto II is the last Italian monarch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 On this day in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II is crowned at Westminster Abbey. Bet you didn't know that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 We had a minutes reflection at the game today on the 12th anniversary of the Cumbrian shootings … seems like yesterday . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 On this day in 1989, the Chinese government send troops into Tiananmen Square to break up a seven week occupation by protesters. Also on this day in 2006, the union of Serbia and Montenegro ends with Montenegro breaking away and becoming an independent nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Sir Walter oh what a big ship I’ve got Raleigh establishes first colony at Roanoke , Virginia 1584 Dunkirk evacuation complete Battle of Midway 1942 Heydrich assassinated 1942 Rome recaptured 1944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 On this day in 1783, the Montgolfier Brothers publicly demonstrate their hot air balloon for the first time. Also, on this day in 1970, Tonga gains its independence. And, on this day in 1977, JVC unveil the first VHS recorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 On this day in 1883, the first regularly scheduled Orient Express service departs from Paris. On this day in 1893, the trail of Lizzle Borden begins in the US. On this day in 1960, the Lake Bodom murders occur in Finland (have a read about them if you're interested in murder mysteries, Finland's most infamous murders). On this day in 1963, John Porfumo resigns over the affair that would be named after him. On this day in 1968, Robert Kennedy is assassinated. On this day in 1993, the Holbeck Hall Hotel in Scarborough falls into the sea after a landslide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Over a 1000 bombers attack German positions in Normandy . Something may be brewing … 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henage Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 3 hours ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: On this day in 1883, the first regularly scheduled Orient Express service departs from Paris. On this day in 1893, the trail of Lizzle Borden begins in the US. On this day in 1960, the Lake Bodom murders occur in Finland (have a read about them if you're interested in murder mysteries, Finland's most infamous murders). On this day in 1963, John Porfumo resigns over the affair that would be named after him. On this day in 1968, Robert Kennedy is assassinated. On this day in 1993, the Holbeck Hall Hotel in Scarborough falls into the sea after a landslide. Holbeck hotel is a nice wave for surfers . Wasn't before it dropped into the sea . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 D-Day landings on the coast of Normandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 On this day in 1844, the YMCA was founded in London. Also, on this day in 1892, the famous Chicago L-Train began operating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Andrew JACKSON becomes the first US president to ride on a train . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 On this day in 1929, the Lateran Treaty is signed creating the smallest country in the world, Vatican City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Benjamin Harrison becomes the first President to attend a baseball game 1892 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 Some older ones today. On this day in 452AD, Attila and his Hun army begin their invasion of Italy. On this day in 793AD, Vikings launch their first raid on Lindisfarne, generally accepted as the start of Norse activity in the British Isles. On this day in 1042, Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. On this day in 1191, Richard I arrives in Acre to begin the Third Crusade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 On this day in 1815, the Congress of Vienna ended after the defeat of Napoleonic France, redrawing the political boundaries of Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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