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On this day: 1969. Neil Armstrong steps onto the lunar surface speaking the now immortal words “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Pictures courtesy of the Kubrick estate.
Pictures courtesy of the Kubrick estate.
On this day: 1706.
The 'Acts of Union' were agreed by commissioners from the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, which, when passed by the countries' Parliaments, led to the creation of the Kingdom of Great Britain which lasted almost 315 years.
The 'Acts of Union' were agreed by commissioners from the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, which, when passed by the countries' Parliaments, led to the creation of the Kingdom of Great Britain which lasted almost 315 years.
On this day: 1814.
The chief engineer at the Killingworth colliery, George Stephenson, unveiled Blücher, his steam powered locomotive that could haul eight carriages at the break-neck speed of 4 mph.
206 years later this speed record remains unbroken on UK railways.
The chief engineer at the Killingworth colliery, George Stephenson, unveiled Blücher, his steam powered locomotive that could haul eight carriages at the break-neck speed of 4 mph.
206 years later this speed record remains unbroken on UK railways.
On this day: 1588:
The Spanish Armada was sighted off the coast of Cornwall.
419 years later a film commemorating England's greatest naval victory bar Trafalgar was ruined by the casting of a monumental Bellend in the role of Sir Christopher Hatton.
The Spanish Armada was sighted off the coast of Cornwall.
419 years later a film commemorating England's greatest naval victory bar Trafalgar was ruined by the casting of a monumental Bellend in the role of Sir Christopher Hatton.
On this day: 1966.
England won the Football World Cup in London, beating West Germany 4 - 2 and have never stopped banging on about it.
England won the Football World Cup in London, beating West Germany 4 - 2 and have never stopped banging on about it.
On this day: 1776.
Formal signing of the US Declaration of Independence by 56 people (date most accepted by modern historians).
Its Second Amendment, ratified on December 15th 1791, gave American citizens the right to arm bears.
Formal signing of the US Declaration of Independence by 56 people (date most accepted by modern historians).
Its Second Amendment, ratified on December 15th 1791, gave American citizens the right to arm bears.
On this day: 910 AD.
The last major Viking army to raid England is defeated at the Battle of Wōdnesfield.
To this day the victory is celebrated by British bakers & sandwich manufacturers for freeing England from the tyranny of the open sandwich.
The last major Viking army to raid England is defeated at the Battle of Wōdnesfield.
To this day the victory is celebrated by British bakers & sandwich manufacturers for freeing England from the tyranny of the open sandwich.
On this day: 991.
The Battle of Maldon. The Anglo-Saxons were defeated by a Dane army led by Olaf Tryggvason. After the battle King Aethelred pays Danegeld of 3,300 kg of silver
Proving their savagery the Danes fail to spend the money on a second slice for their sandwiches
The Battle of Maldon. The Anglo-Saxons were defeated by a Dane army led by Olaf Tryggvason. After the battle King Aethelred pays Danegeld of 3,300 kg of silver
Proving their savagery the Danes fail to spend the money on a second slice for their sandwiches
On this day: 3114 BCE.
The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Mayans, begins.
And to think, they were only eight years out.
Impressive when you think about it.
The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Mayans, begins.
And to think, they were only eight years out.
Impressive when you think about it.
On this day. 1888. John Logie Baird, television pioneer was born in Helensburgh, Scotland.
He would remain Scottish until 26th January 1926 when he successfully demonstrated the transmission of a television signal, thus becoming British.
He would remain Scottish until 26th January 1926 when he successfully demonstrated the transmission of a television signal, thus becoming British.
On this day. 1040CE.
Duncan King of Scotland was murdered by Macbeth, who went on to enjoy a career in journalism before joying the @Conservatives and achieving high office.
Lady Macbeth continues to plot the downfall of the Kingdom to this day.
Duncan King of Scotland was murdered by Macbeth, who went on to enjoy a career in journalism before joying the @Conservatives and achieving high office.
Lady Macbeth continues to plot the downfall of the Kingdom to this day.
On this day. 1057.
King Macbeth is killed at the Battle of Lumphanan by the forces of Máel Coluim mac Donnchada.
The following day Lady Macbeth publishes a column in the @DailyMailUK claiming a resounding victory for her husband.
King Macbeth is killed at the Battle of Lumphanan by the forces of Máel Coluim mac Donnchada.
The following day Lady Macbeth publishes a column in the @DailyMailUK claiming a resounding victory for her husband.
On this day 1945.
The novella Animal Farm by George Orwell is first published.
75 years later its basic premise would become the main policy platform of the United Kingdom Government.
The novella Animal Farm by George Orwell is first published.
75 years later its basic premise would become the main policy platform of the United Kingdom Government.
On this day. 1858.
Charles Darwin first publishes his theory of evolution through natural selection in The Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society.
However he fails to address the key question "If evolution is true why do we still have monkeys".
Charles Darwin first publishes his theory of evolution through natural selection in The Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society.
However he fails to address the key question "If evolution is true why do we still have monkeys".
On this day. 1770.
James Cook formally claimed eastern Australia for Great Britain, naming it New South Wales in a move that came as something of a surprise to the people who had been living there for fifty thousand years.
James Cook formally claimed eastern Australia for Great Britain, naming it New South Wales in a move that came as something of a surprise to the people who had been living there for fifty thousand years.
On this day. 1485.
Richard Plantagenet dies at the Battle of Bosworth. Plantagenets had ruled in Europe & England since 1154.
Henry VII succeeded Richard and his house would rule until 1603 and were the only royal house in Europe to take their name from a brand of crisps.
Richard Plantagenet dies at the Battle of Bosworth. Plantagenets had ruled in Europe & England since 1154.
Henry VII succeeded Richard and his house would rule until 1603 and were the only royal house in Europe to take their name from a brand of crisps.
On this day. 1814.
British forces capture Washington and burn the White House in an act of vandalism that would not be repeated until January the 20th 2017.
British forces capture Washington and burn the White House in an act of vandalism that would not be repeated until January the 20th 2017.
On this day 79 AD. Death of Pliny the Elder at Stabiae while attempting the rescue friends by ship from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which had already destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Allegedly overcome by fumes. Perhaps he should have worn a mask?
Allegedly overcome by fumes. Perhaps he should have worn a mask?
On this day. 1346. the Battle of Crécy fought between the forces of Philip VI of France and those of Edward III of England.
Despite their numerical superiority the French were defeated by one of the first uses of cannon in Europe and the English deployment of low abv Cider.
Despite their numerical superiority the French were defeated by one of the first uses of cannon in Europe and the English deployment of low abv Cider.
On this day. 1609.
Henry Hudson discovered Delaware Bay which came as something of a surprise to the indigenous Lenape people who had know it was there all along.
Henry Hudson discovered Delaware Bay which came as something of a surprise to the indigenous Lenape people who had know it was there all along.
On this day. 1831.
Michael Faraday successfully demonstrated the first electrical transformer at the Royal Institute, London.
189 years later his work would find its culmination in the creation of Dr Evil's cybernetic pig army.
Michael Faraday successfully demonstrated the first electrical transformer at the Royal Institute, London.
189 years later his work would find its culmination in the creation of Dr Evil's cybernetic pig army.
On this day. 1422.
Henry V, victor of Agincourt dies of dysentery while in France. His son, Henry VI becomes King of England at the age of nine months and thus began a period of civil war infamous for its brutality and oddly named after a brand of confectionery.
Henry V, victor of Agincourt dies of dysentery while in France. His son, Henry VI becomes King of England at the age of nine months and thus began a period of civil war infamous for its brutality and oddly named after a brand of confectionery.
On this day. 1939.
World War II begins when Nazi Germany invades Poland. 85 million people would die over the next six years and humanity vowed that never again would Fascism be allowed to rise.
We swore that we would never forget.
We forgot.
World War II begins when Nazi Germany invades Poland. 85 million people would die over the next six years and humanity vowed that never again would Fascism be allowed to rise.
We swore that we would never forget.
We forgot.
On this day.1666.
The Great Fire of London begins. Destroying 10,000 buildings, including Old St Paul's Cathedral.
Overcooked Danish pastries are suspected.
On the same day 141 Years later the Royal Navy bombards Copenhagen.
That Mr Corbyn, is a long game.
The Great Fire of London begins. Destroying 10,000 buildings, including Old St Paul's Cathedral.
Overcooked Danish pastries are suspected.
On the same day 141 Years later the Royal Navy bombards Copenhagen.
That Mr Corbyn, is a long game.
On this day. 1658.
Death of Oliver Cromwell. Lord Protector of England. A bloody tyrant & religious fanatic who killed his own King & slaughtered any who opposed his will.
But he also banned the John Lewis Christmas adds.
So, not all bad then.
Death of Oliver Cromwell. Lord Protector of England. A bloody tyrant & religious fanatic who killed his own King & slaughtered any who opposed his will.
But he also banned the John Lewis Christmas adds.
So, not all bad then.
On this day. 1241.
Alexander III, King of Scotland is born. His death under mysterious circumstances in 1286 would lead to war with England and some well dodgy historical retelling.
Alexander III, King of Scotland is born. His death under mysterious circumstances in 1286 would lead to war with England and some well dodgy historical retelling.
On this day. 1838.
Grace Darling and her father rescued the crew of the Forfarshire, a steamer wrecked off the Northumberland coast, close to the Longstone Lighthouse.
Her heroism made her one of the first 'celebrities' of popular culture.
Grace Darling and her father rescued the crew of the Forfarshire, a steamer wrecked off the Northumberland coast, close to the Longstone Lighthouse.
Her heroism made her one of the first 'celebrities' of popular culture.
On this day. 1966
The landmark American science fiction television series Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode, "The Man Trap".
The landmark American science fiction television series Star Trek premieres with its first-aired episode, "The Man Trap".
On this day. 1948.
Kim Il-sung declares the establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).
Kim Il-sung declares the establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).
On this day. 1967.
The people of Gibraltar vote to remain a British dependency rather than becoming part of Spain.
A decision that would seem like a good idea for 49 years.
The people of Gibraltar vote to remain a British dependency rather than becoming part of Spain.
A decision that would seem like a good idea for 49 years.
On this day.1940.
Four teens, following their dog down a hole near Lascaux, France discover 17,000 year old drawings now known as the Lascaux Cave Paintings.
Neil Buchanan was unavailable for comment.
Four teens, following their dog down a hole near Lascaux, France discover 17,000 year old drawings now known as the Lascaux Cave Paintings.
Neil Buchanan was unavailable for comment.
On this day. 1759.
Battle of the Plains of Abraham. British forces defeat the French outside the walls of Quebec effectively ending the Seven Years War and paving the way for the foundation of Canada.
Both the British and French commanding Generals died of their wounds.
Battle of the Plains of Abraham. British forces defeat the French outside the walls of Quebec effectively ending the Seven Years War and paving the way for the foundation of Canada.
Both the British and French commanding Generals died of their wounds.
On this day. 1852.
Death of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.
Most famous for the allied victory at Waterloo in 1815 his military career began in 1787 & included campaigns in the Low Countries, India, Denmark & The Peninsular War of 1807-1814.
Death of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.
Most famous for the allied victory at Waterloo in 1815 his military career began in 1787 & included campaigns in the Low Countries, India, Denmark & The Peninsular War of 1807-1814.
On this day.1835.
HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin on board reaches the Galapagos Islands.
The lack of monkeys on the islands is believed by many* to have led to the fatal flaw in his theory of evolution by natural selection.
*Americans.
HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin on board reaches the Galapagos Islands.
The lack of monkeys on the islands is believed by many* to have led to the fatal flaw in his theory of evolution by natural selection.
*Americans.
On this day. 1400.
Owain Glyndŵr (Owain ab Gruffydd) is declared Prince of Wales by his followers.
Despite the ultimate failure of his rebellion against the Norman invader he escaped capture & was never betrayed.
A fate some of the successors to his title may have preferred
Owain Glyndŵr (Owain ab Gruffydd) is declared Prince of Wales by his followers.
Despite the ultimate failure of his rebellion against the Norman invader he escaped capture & was never betrayed.
A fate some of the successors to his title may have preferred
On this day. 2013.
First observance of St Batman Day which comes as a surprise to many Catholics who didn't know Pope Frankie was such a DC fan.
As Super heroes go he's alright I suppose, but he's no Beowulf. #JustSaying
#BatmanDay
First observance of St Batman Day which comes as a surprise to many Catholics who didn't know Pope Frankie was such a DC fan.
As Super heroes go he's alright I suppose, but he's no Beowulf. #JustSaying
#BatmanDay
On this day. 1066.
Harald Hardrada landed with a large army at the mouth of the Humber in, an ultimately futile, attempt to win the throne of England.
His death at the Battle of Stamford Bridge eight days later would mark the end of the Viking Age.
Thank fuck.
Harald Hardrada landed with a large army at the mouth of the Humber in, an ultimately futile, attempt to win the throne of England.
His death at the Battle of Stamford Bridge eight days later would mark the end of the Viking Age.
Thank fuck.
On this day. 1991.
The body of Ötzi, also called the Iceman, who lived between 3400 and 3100 BCE is discovered.
The mummy was found in the Ötztal Alps, hence the nickname "Ötzi", near Similaun mountain and Hauslabjoch on the border between Austria and Italy.
The body of Ötzi, also called the Iceman, who lived between 3400 and 3100 BCE is discovered.
The mummy was found in the Ötztal Alps, hence the nickname "Ötzi", near Similaun mountain and Hauslabjoch on the border between Austria and Italy.
On this day. 1066.
Harald Hardrada defeats the Earls Morcar and Edwin at the Battle of Fulford.
King Harold Godwinson gathers the Fyrd and marches north for what must suerly be the last battle of 1066.
Harald Hardrada defeats the Earls Morcar and Edwin at the Battle of Fulford.
King Harold Godwinson gathers the Fyrd and marches north for what must suerly be the last battle of 1066.
On this day. 1170.
The Kingdom of Dublin falls to Norman invaders
The Kingdom of Dublin falls to Norman invaders
On this day. 2009.
Detectorist Terry Herbert descovers The Staffordshire Hoard, at 3,500 items it is the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon items ever found outside a burial.
It was common practice to bury valuables in times of war.
Not looking at anyone in particular Denmark.
Detectorist Terry Herbert descovers The Staffordshire Hoard, at 3,500 items it is the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon items ever found outside a burial.
It was common practice to bury valuables in times of war.
Not looking at anyone in particular Denmark.
On this day. 1066.
The Viking Age ends with the death of Harald Hardrada at the battle of Stamford Bridge.
The oldest & most stable democracy in Europe, having survived 273 years of Norse attacks, can now settle back and enjoy those sunlit uplands.
The Viking Age ends with the death of Harald Hardrada at the battle of Stamford Bridge.
The oldest & most stable democracy in Europe, having survived 273 years of Norse attacks, can now settle back and enjoy those sunlit uplands.
On this day. 1087.
William II is crowned as the second Norman King of England.
A complex character he would rule until his death in 1100 during a hunting 'accident' in the New Forest when he was struck by an arrow.
No Anglo-Saxons were available for comment.
William II is crowned as the second Norman King of England.
A complex character he would rule until his death in 1100 during a hunting 'accident' in the New Forest when he was struck by an arrow.
No Anglo-Saxons were available for comment.
On this day. 1066.
William the Bastard and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme, beginning the Norman theft of England.
The Normans were descended from Viking (YES, THOSE BASTARDS, AGAIN!) invaders who had settled in Norther France in the 876.
William the Bastard and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme, beginning the Norman theft of England.
The Normans were descended from Viking (YES, THOSE BASTARDS, AGAIN!) invaders who had settled in Norther France in the 876.
On this day. 1928.
Scottish pharmacologist Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered what later became known as penicillin.
This British discovery changed the face of modern medicine & saved the lives of millions of people around the world.
Scottish pharmacologist Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered what later became known as penicillin.
This British discovery changed the face of modern medicine & saved the lives of millions of people around the world.
On this day. 1011.
Proving their perfidy Danes capture Canterbury taking Ælfheah, Chief Christian Wizard of Canterbury, as a prisoner.
Ælfheah refused to be ransomed and was thus cruelly slain by the Danes and thus became a Christian Demon or Saint as it is rendered in Latin.
Proving their perfidy Danes capture Canterbury taking Ælfheah, Chief Christian Wizard of Canterbury, as a prisoner.
Ælfheah refused to be ransomed and was thus cruelly slain by the Danes and thus became a Christian Demon or Saint as it is rendered in Latin.
On this day. 1936.
Pinewood Film Studios opened near Iver, in Buckinghamshire, to provide Britain with a film studio to compete with America's Hollywood Studios in California.
It is also the setting for the longest running hoax in history.
The existence of Australia.
Pinewood Film Studios opened near Iver, in Buckinghamshire, to provide Britain with a film studio to compete with America's Hollywood Studios in California.
It is also the setting for the longest running hoax in history.
The existence of Australia.
On this day. 959.
Edgar the Peaceful becomes King England.
Edgar consolidated the political unity achieved by his Saxon predecessors. By the end of his reign, England was sufficiently unified that it was unlikely to regress back to a state of division.
Edgar the Peaceful becomes King England.
Edgar consolidated the political unity achieved by his Saxon predecessors. By the end of his reign, England was sufficiently unified that it was unlikely to regress back to a state of division.
On this day. 1187.
The Siege of Jerusalem ends when Balian of Ibelin surrenders the city to Saladin.
Balian was not a blacksmith, was not born in France, never fancied Sibylla, was not illegitimate and was probably a right git, but apart from that Ridley Scot gets it spot on.
The Siege of Jerusalem ends when Balian of Ibelin surrenders the city to Saladin.
Balian was not a blacksmith, was not born in France, never fancied Sibylla, was not illegitimate and was probably a right git, but apart from that Ridley Scot gets it spot on.
On this day. 1990.
The reunification of East and West Germany becomes official following the fall of the Berlin wall on the 9th of November 1989.
To commemorate this historic event the British Government begin construction of a suitable monument. https://twitter.com/Blatehelm/status/1309453286643322880?s=19
The reunification of East and West Germany becomes official following the fall of the Berlin wall on the 9th of November 1989.
To commemorate this historic event the British Government begin construction of a suitable monument. https://twitter.com/Blatehelm/status/1309453286643322880?s=19
On this day. 1936.
The Battle of Cable Street was fought between various anti-fascist demonstrators, including local anarchist, communist, Jewish and socialist groups & Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists.
The BUF were beaten back.
Guess what?
They're back.
The Battle of Cable Street was fought between various anti-fascist demonstrators, including local anarchist, communist, Jewish and socialist groups & Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists.
The BUF were beaten back.
Guess what?
They're back.
On this day. 1905.
The Wright brothers pilot the Wright Flyer III in a new world record flight of 24 miles.
To honour this event Dublin Airport chose to place their landing gates that exact distance from Terminal 1.
The Wright brothers pilot the Wright Flyer III in a new world record flight of 24 miles.
To honour this event Dublin Airport chose to place their landing gates that exact distance from Terminal 1.
On this day. 1952.
Born in Saint Petersburg. Former KGB agent, Director of the FSB and current President of Russia.
President Putin graduated from Leningrad law school in 1975 & is only the second British monarch to be awarded the sobriquet "The Conqueror"
Born in Saint Petersburg. Former KGB agent, Director of the FSB and current President of Russia.
President Putin graduated from Leningrad law school in 1975 & is only the second British monarch to be awarded the sobriquet "The Conqueror"
On this day: 1773.
Eastern State Hospital (Virginia) is established as the first Insane Asylum on the continent of America.
243 years later the American people voted to incorporate the entire nation into that institution.
Eastern State Hospital (Virginia) is established as the first Insane Asylum on the continent of America.
243 years later the American people voted to incorporate the entire nation into that institution.
On this day. 1946.
France adopts the constitution of the Fourth Republic.
The Fourth Republic saw immense economic growth following the devastation of WWII whilst maintaining the core principles of Freedom, Brotherhood & something about Eagles.
France adopts the constitution of the Fourth Republic.
The Fourth Republic saw immense economic growth following the devastation of WWII whilst maintaining the core principles of Freedom, Brotherhood & something about Eagles.
On this Day. 1066.
Dear Mum
Thank you for the socks.
Not much happening here.
Posted my application for The Varangian Guard.
May go for a walk later.
Your Loving Son,
BlateHelm.
PS. Senlac is beautiful this time of year.
Dear Mum
Thank you for the socks.
Not much happening here.
Posted my application for The Varangian Guard.
May go for a walk later.
Your Loving Son,
BlateHelm.
PS. Senlac is beautiful this time of year.
On this day. 1922.
The British Broadcasting Company is founded to provide a national broadcasting service.
Famed for the quality of its programmes & the impartiality of its news service it remains the gold standard for broadcasters.
Said North Korean State News.
The British Broadcasting Company is founded to provide a national broadcasting service.
Famed for the quality of its programmes & the impartiality of its news service it remains the gold standard for broadcasters.
Said North Korean State News.
On this day. 1216.
Death from dysentery of King John.
King John was forced to sign Magna Carta Libertatum at Runnymede, near Windsor, on the 15th of June 1215.
Magna Carta enshrined in law the rights of the rich and powerful and forms the basis of all British law to this day.
Death from dysentery of King John.
King John was forced to sign Magna Carta Libertatum at Runnymede, near Windsor, on the 15th of June 1215.
Magna Carta enshrined in law the rights of the rich and powerful and forms the basis of all British law to this day.
Winter 1069.
Fat Billy the Bastard begins the Harrying of the North.
Winter 2020.
Fat Boris the Bastard begins the Harrying of the North. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/oct/20/coronavirus-burnham-condemns-late-night-ultimatum-to-greater-manchester
Fat Billy the Bastard begins the Harrying of the North.
Winter 2020.
Fat Boris the Bastard begins the Harrying of the North. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/oct/20/coronavirus-burnham-condemns-late-night-ultimatum-to-greater-manchester
On this day. 1805.
Perhaps Britain's greatest naval victory, over a combined French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Strangely Hollywood has ignored the battle perhaps due to an obscure rule that requires one leading character be played by a monumental Bellend.
Perhaps Britain's greatest naval victory, over a combined French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Strangely Hollywood has ignored the battle perhaps due to an obscure rule that requires one leading character be played by a monumental Bellend.
On this day. 1295.
The first treaty forming the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France against England is signed in Paris.
On hearing the news a shocked Edward I is heard to comment.....
The first treaty forming the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France against England is signed in Paris.
On hearing the news a shocked Edward I is heard to comment.....
On this day. 1415.
Whilst attempting to return some tennis balls he did not order the English kings refusal to stop & ask directions leads to the death of over 6,000 shop assistants at the Agincourt branch of Argos.
Whilst attempting to return some tennis balls he did not order the English kings refusal to stop & ask directions leads to the death of over 6,000 shop assistants at the Agincourt branch of Argos.
On this day. 899.
Death of Alfred the Great.
Alfred's rule was overshadowed by constant Danish invasions but his eventual triumph through cunning, courage & town planning laid the foundation for a unified state of England.
Scotland was unavailable for comment.
Death of Alfred the Great.
Alfred's rule was overshadowed by constant Danish invasions but his eventual triumph through cunning, courage & town planning laid the foundation for a unified state of England.
Scotland was unavailable for comment.
On this day 939.
Æthelstan, first king of England, dies. Almost forgotten by history Æthelstan is credited withe the realisation of Alfred the Great's dream of a unified England achieved after the battle of Brunanburh in 937 where he defeated a combined army of Scots & Danes.
Æthelstan, first king of England, dies. Almost forgotten by history Æthelstan is credited withe the realisation of Alfred the Great's dream of a unified England achieved after the battle of Brunanburh in 937 where he defeated a combined army of Scots & Danes.
On this day. 1794.
The birth of Robert Liston, Scottish physician.
He performed the first operation in Europe under modern anaesthesia using ether, on 21 December 1846.
This great British surgeon is remembered for both his moral rectitude & the speed of his knife.
The birth of Robert Liston, Scottish physician.
He performed the first operation in Europe under modern anaesthesia using ether, on 21 December 1846.
This great British surgeon is remembered for both his moral rectitude & the speed of his knife.
On this day. 312.
Constantine the Great enters Rome after his victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.
The first Roman Emperor to openly worship the nailed god he failed to fully understand the impact this would have on the American education system.
Constantine the Great enters Rome after his victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.
The first Roman Emperor to openly worship the nailed god he failed to fully understand the impact this would have on the American education system.
On this day.1990
British and French tunnellers met for the first time underneath the English Channel during the construction of the Channel Tunnel.
30 years later the inmates of Stalag Luft Kent would begin digging Dick and Harry.
British and French tunnellers met for the first time underneath the English Channel during the construction of the Channel Tunnel.
30 years later the inmates of Stalag Luft Kent would begin digging Dick and Harry.
On this day. 1688.
William of Orange sets out from Netherlands to seize the crown of Great Britain from James II during the Glorious Revolution.
Willem-Alexander Sir, if you're listening?
William of Orange sets out from Netherlands to seize the crown of Great Britain from James II during the Glorious Revolution.
Willem-Alexander Sir, if you're listening?
On this day. 1982.
The first edition of 'Countdown' the British TV game show involving word and number puzzles. It was hosted by Richard Whiteley and Carol Vorderman and was also the first programme to be aired on Channel 4.
The first edition of 'Countdown' the British TV game show involving word and number puzzles. It was hosted by Richard Whiteley and Carol Vorderman and was also the first programme to be aired on Channel 4.
On this day. 1534.
The English Parliament passes the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Church, an act that would divide a nation, lead to blood and death and separate England from Europe for generations.
Sound familiar?
The English Parliament passes the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Church, an act that would divide a nation, lead to blood and death and separate England from Europe for generations.
Sound familiar?
On this day. 1922.
Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt.
It had been undisturbed since 1337 BC and was protected by a curse whose full effects would not be felt for 98 years.
Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt.
It had been undisturbed since 1337 BC and was protected by a curse whose full effects would not be felt for 98 years.
On this day. 1605.
Gunpowder Treason and Plot.
A small group of disgruntled Gentry attempt to destroy parliament with the aid of a foreign power.
Gunpowder Treason and Plot.
A small group of disgruntled Gentry attempt to destroy parliament with the aid of a foreign power.
On this day. 1814.
Adolphe Sax is born. On the 28th of June 1846 he would patent the Saxophone which in turn led to the development of Jazz.
Jazz is a genre of 'music' popular with parents who can afford a musical instrument but not the lessons necessary to master it.
Adolphe Sax is born. On the 28th of June 1846 he would patent the Saxophone which in turn led to the development of Jazz.
Jazz is a genre of 'music' popular with parents who can afford a musical instrument but not the lessons necessary to master it.
On this day. 1872.
The Cargo ship Mary Celeste sails from Staten Island for Genoa. Four weeks later It would be found mysteriously deserted.
148 years later a similar fate would befall the USS Trump however on that occasion no mystery was involved.
The Cargo ship Mary Celeste sails from Staten Island for Genoa. Four weeks later It would be found mysteriously deserted.
148 years later a similar fate would befall the USS Trump however on that occasion no mystery was involved.
On this day. 1847.
Birth of Irish author and critic Abraham "Bram" Stoker. His 1897 Gothic horror novel Dracula is best known today for convincing people that Whitby is worth visiting.
Birth of Irish author and critic Abraham "Bram" Stoker. His 1897 Gothic horror novel Dracula is best known today for convincing people that Whitby is worth visiting.
On this day. 1277.
The Treaty of Aberconwy, a humiliating settlement forced on Llywelyn ap Gruffudd by King Edward I of England, brings a temporary end to the Welsh Wars.
The Treaty of Aberconwy, a humiliating settlement forced on Llywelyn ap Gruffudd by King Edward I of England, brings a temporary end to the Welsh Wars.
On this day. 1980.
Left wing MP Michael Foot defeats Denis Healey in a shock result to become Leader of the Labour party.
Despite his, arguably, unfair treatment by history it should be noted that he resigned after his defeat at the 1983 General Election.
Santayana smile.
Left wing MP Michael Foot defeats Denis Healey in a shock result to become Leader of the Labour party.
Despite his, arguably, unfair treatment by history it should be noted that he resigned after his defeat at the 1983 General Election.
Santayana smile.
On this day. 1918.
The armistice signed by the Allies and Germany comes into effect and World War I hostilities cease at 11am.
"the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month".
Lest we forget.
The armistice signed by the Allies and Germany comes into effect and World War I hostilities cease at 11am.
"the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month".
Lest we forget.
On this day. 1927.
Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, paving the way for Joseph Stalin to consolidate complete power.
Leon Trotsky is expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, paving the way for Joseph Stalin to consolidate complete power.
On this day. 1002.
English king Æthelred II orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St. Brice's Day massacre.
History is divided as to the reason, some claim it was due to repeated Norse raids.
Others suggest "other causes".
English king Æthelred II orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St. Brice's Day massacre.
History is divided as to the reason, some claim it was due to repeated Norse raids.
Others suggest "other causes".
On this day 1948.
Birth of Charles Philip Arthur George Mountbatten-Windsor.
His hobbies include architectural criticism, killing things with guns and small Italian cars, homeopathy and environmentalism.
He is currently unemployed and living on state benefits.
Birth of Charles Philip Arthur George Mountbatten-Windsor.
His hobbies include architectural criticism, killing things with guns and small Italian cars, homeopathy and environmentalism.
He is currently unemployed and living on state benefits.
On this day. 655.
The Battle of the Winwaed fought between Penda of Mercia and Oswiu of Bernicia, ending in the Mercians' defeat and Penda's death.
According to Bede, the battle marked the effective demise of Anglo-Saxon paganism.
But Bead was always full of shit.
The Battle of the Winwaed fought between Penda of Mercia and Oswiu of Bernicia, ending in the Mercians' defeat and Penda's death.
According to Bede, the battle marked the effective demise of Anglo-Saxon paganism.
But Bead was always full of shit.
On this day. 1871.
The National Rifle Association receives its charter from New York State.
The National Rifle Association is America's longest standing civil rights organization & proud defenders of the Second Amendment & men with very small penises.
The National Rifle Association receives its charter from New York State.
The National Rifle Association is America's longest standing civil rights organization & proud defenders of the Second Amendment & men with very small penises.
On this day. 1272.
First full day of the reign of Edward Longshanks King of England.
Edward loved Scotland & would visit frequently, often bringing large numbers of friends.
He loved it so much he even took some of it home with him.
[Ed: That should smooth things over].
![On this day. 1272.First full day of the reign of Edward Longshanks King of England.Edward loved Scotland & would visit frequently, often bringing large numbers of friends.He loved it so much he even took some of it home with him. [Ed: That should smooth things over].](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnBIP4IW4AAjVjO.jpg "On this day. 1272.First full day of the reign of Edward Longshanks King of England.Edward loved Scotland & would visit frequently, often bringing large numbers of friends.He loved it so much he even took some of it home with him. [Ed: That should smooth things over].")
First full day of the reign of Edward Longshanks King of England.
Edward loved Scotland & would visit frequently, often bringing large numbers of friends.
He loved it so much he even took some of it home with him.
[Ed: That should smooth things over].
On this day. 1105.
Maginulfo is elected the Antipope as Sylvester IV.
When Popes and Anti-Popes meet, they annihilate each other, leaving nothing but liturgy behind.
Maginulfo is elected the Antipope as Sylvester IV.
When Popes and Anti-Popes meet, they annihilate each other, leaving nothing but liturgy behind.
On this day. 1600.
Birth of Charles Stuart King of England & Scotland.
His belief in the devine right of kings led to his execution by Oliver Cromwell, great, great nephew of Thomas Cromwell who was executed by King Henry VIII, who believed in the devine right of kings.
Birth of Charles Stuart King of England & Scotland.
His belief in the devine right of kings led to his execution by Oliver Cromwell, great, great nephew of Thomas Cromwell who was executed by King Henry VIII, who believed in the devine right of kings.
