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by **Memory man** » 03 Oct 2015 07:43

October 3rd 1970

I got married.

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by **jagwheels** » 03 Oct 2015 13:05

On October 3rd 2020 Memory man will be having a celebration :YMPARTY:

by **jagwheels** » 12 Oct 2015 17:04

October 12th 1609

The song "Three Blind Mice" is published in London, believed to be the earliest printed secular song

I'm sure most have sung it & it was even included in this Bond film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BAXBPHBHsE

by **Memory man** » 14 Oct 2015 08:47

14 October 1994

Ffyona Campbell arrives in John O'Groats after walking "around the world."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ffyona_Campbell

by **jagwheels** » 14 Oct 2015 14:04

Oct 14th 1066

William of Normandy defeats King Harold in the Battle of Hasting

(one of the few things I remember from my school days)

by **jagwheels** » 22 Oct 2015 16:42

October 22nd 1966

The Supremes became the first female group to have a No.1 album with 'The Supremes a Go Go', knocking The Beatles 'Revolver', from the top of the charts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izzKUoxL11E

Bet some of the Ladies here sported a bouffant hairstyle :roll:

by **Memory man** » 30 Oct 2015 12:09

October 30th 1925

In his workshop in London, Scotsman John Logie Baird achieved the transmission of the first television pictures using the head of a dummy as his image source.. He then persuaded a 15 year old office boy, William Taynton, to sit in front of a camera, becoming the first live person captured on camera.

by **jagwheels** » 30 Oct 2015 16:27

Yep he was another Scotsman who got it right

What calendar are you using MM. It's the 30th on this day over here =))

by **Memory man** » 30 Oct 2015 16:46

jagwheels wrote:
What calendar are you using MM. It's the 30th on this day over here

OOPS!

Sorted.

Just checking that you are checking $\m/$

by **jagwheels** » 30 Oct 2015 18:06

October 30th 1938

Orson Welles scares the nation with the spoof film "War of the Worlds". Seems fitting with halloween approaching

by **jagwheels** » 08 Nov 2015 18:44

Nov 8th 1958

The soundtrack to South Pacific went to No.1 on the UK album chart. It became the longest running No.1 album of all time spending a total of 115 weeks at the No.1 position. Quite an acheivement & a couple of songs to remind you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXgmQDFhPjo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9cCP0iwtCc

by **trevnhil** » 08 Nov 2015 19:41

jagwheels wrote:On October 3rd 2020 Memory man will be having a celebration

He becomes a pensioner ???? :lol:

Trev..

by **Memory man** » 08 Nov 2015 20:05

I became a pensioner in 2001 8-}

by **trevnhil** » 08 Nov 2015 20:41

But not a STATE Pensioner in 2001

Trev..

by **Memory man** » 09 Nov 2015 10:57

Well, I was in a bit of a STATE when I retired,
I was stressed that no-one told me to shave every day,
or that my hair was too long or the creases in my uniform
trousers were off centre........and I'm still in a STATE today. :))

by **Memory man** » 11 Nov 2015 08:32

11th October 1918

Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November in most countries to recall the end of hostilities of World War I on that date in 1918. Hostilities formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month", in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning.

by **Jen** » 12 Nov 2015 15:01

12 Nov - 1984

1984 It was announced, by Chancellor Nigel Lawson, that the pound note, after being in circulation for more than 150 years, would be phased out and replaced with the pound coin.

by **jagwheels** » 13 Nov 2015 22:13

Nov 13 1976

Rod Stewart started an 8 week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Tonight's The Night'. It was Rod's second US No.1 it made No.5 in the UK after being banned by many radio stations due to song being about the seduction of a virgin. The song features whispers from actress Britt Ekland who was Stewart's girlfriend at the time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZr6AE-u2UM

We have certainly moved a long way since then

by **Memory man** » 14 Nov 2015 19:36

November 14th

World Diabetes Day

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Diabetes_Day

by **Memory man** » 16 Nov 2015 09:53

November 16th

Have a Party With Your Bear Day

Have a Party With Your Bear Day is observed on November 16, 2015. Just spend some time with your Teddy Bear und have a party with it including balloons and a cake! The teddy bear is a soft toy in the form of a bear.

Since the creation of the first teddy bears which sought to imitate the form of real bear cubs, "teddies" have greatly varied in form, style and material. They have become collector's items, with older and rarer "teddies" appearing at public auctions. Teddy bears are among the most popular gifts for children and are often given to adults to signify love, congratulations or sympathy.

The name Teddy Bear comes from former United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who was commonly known as "Teddy" (though he loathed being referred to as such). The name originated from an incident on a bear hunting trip in Mississippi in November 1902. (With material from: Wikipedia)
Where is the event?
Worldwide
World

When is the event?
Monday, the 16th of November 2015

by **jagwheels** » 17 Nov 2015 18:39

Nov 17th 1957

Can't believe it was that long ago when this song made it in the charts :shock:

Harry Belafonte was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Mary's Boy Child,' the first single to sell over 1 million copies in the UK. It stayed at No.1 for seven weeks making it this years Christmas No.1. The first Christmas song to hit No.1 in two different versions - the other was Boney M's version in 1978

by **Memory man** » 20 Nov 2015 08:34

November 20th 1947

Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten (Duke of Edinburgh) at Westminster Abbey. The BBC made the first tele-recording of the event, which was broadcast in the US 32 hours later.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHRK4knt7z8

by **Memory man** » 25 Nov 2015 13:53

November 25th 2005

George Best died.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuLy45GD9v0

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Best

by **jagwheels** » 26 Nov 2015 17:59

26th November, 1939 Tina Turner was born

What a gal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmH4YlNdWAg

by **jagwheels** » 29 Nov 2015 13:54

November 29, 1996

Top Volkswagen official Jose Ignacio Lopez de Arriortua resigns from his job amidst accusations of racketeering and industrial espionage

And VW are back in the news again

by **Memory man** » 08 Dec 2015 09:48

8 December 1980

John Lennon was shot by Mark Chapman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLgYAHHkPFs

by **panoscouse** » 08 Dec 2015 19:23

A very sad day indeed Brian, since that day over 1.15 million Americans have been killed by guns.

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/ne ... h-20151208

by **jagwheels** » 08 Dec 2015 20:41

Panacouse a very sobering thought & was also saddened by this Christmas Card

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wDAmxu4pzU

by **jagwheels** » 16 Dec 2015 17:38

Dec 16th 1965
Released as a double A side The Beatles 'Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out', became their ninth UK No.1 and their third Christmas chart topper in a row. The single was a US No.1 in January 1966.

by **jagwheels** » 19 Dec 2015 16:52

Dec 19th 1969

The Beatles latest Christmas record 'Seventh Christmas Record' was released to members of their fan club in the UK and the US

Only posted this because we have one member who is a true aficionado of their work

by **Memory man** » 22 Dec 2015 20:25

December 22nd & 23rd 1940

Blitz on Manchester.

https://vimeo.com/148875942?ref=tw-share

by **jagwheels** » 21 Jan 2016 23:20

21st Jan 1976

From London’s Heathrow Airport and Orly Airport outside Paris, the first Concordes with commercial passengers simultaneously take flight on January 21, 1976. The London flight was headed to Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, and the Paris to Rio de Janeiro via Senegal in West Africa

by **Memory man** » 25 Jan 2016 13:43

25 January 1759

Robert Burns was born.

by **jagwheels** » 25 Jan 2016 20:25

A wee few sore head in the mornin I quess =))

. I attended many Burns nights but had to give up due some serious whiskey drinking

by **jagwheels** » 01 Feb 2016 15:46

Feb 1st 1949, RCA Records issued the first ever 45rpm single, the invention of this size record made jukeboxes possible

Apart from the music I was fascinated by the mechanics & trying to see if my choice was next. Sad :roll:

by **Memory man** » 06 Feb 2016 08:42

6 February 1958

Munich air disaster

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_air_disaster

by **Mike Strand** » 06 Feb 2016 09:28

jagwheels wrote:Sep 30th 1955

James Dean dies in a car accident & a poignant interview with him on the topic of fast cars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz3W87uWcx8

He was killed just 13 days after making that 'insincere' interview!

by **Jen** » 08 Feb 2016 14:47

1998 The death of the controversial politician, Enoch Powell, aged 85.

He warned, in 1968, of the perils of high immigration with his 'Rivers of Blood' speech.

A man before his time and he was right.

by **Memory man** » 10 Feb 2016 09:50

February 10th 1940

First "Tom & Jerry" episode shown.

See it here >>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JddT2ZC9K1o

by **jagwheels** » 14 Feb 2016 15:06

14th February 1929

Valentine’s Day Massacre takes place

by **jagwheels** » 17 Mar 2016 17:03

17th March Saint Patrick's day

I liked this quote "Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday's tradition of alcohol consumption"

by **Memory man** » 30 Mar 2016 09:23

NATIONAL PENCIL DAY – March 30

http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/days ... -march-30/

by **Jen** » 30 Mar 2016 13:30

Queen Elizabeth the Queens Mother passed away aged 101.

RIP

by **jagwheels** » 31 Mar 2016 15:30

31 March 1930

Scottish engineer John Logie Baird installed a TV set at 10 Downing Street

Is there no end to the talents of the Jocks

by **jagwheels** » 08 Apr 2016 17:08

8th April 1972

Written after the 'Bloody Sunday Massacre', in Northern Ireland Paul McCartney and Wings released 'Give Ireland Back To The Irish.' The song was banned by the BBC and the IBA. It peaked at No.16 in the UK and No.21 in the US

(just thought it was appropriate as this was the last song posted by panascouse on the Song Chain)

by **Memory man** » 12 Apr 2016 08:34

Today is.........

by **jagwheels** » 17 Apr 2016 15:22

17 April 1940

One for panascouse to reminise on :lol:

Birth, in Liverpool, of Billy Fury. He equalled The Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWbXCz9UZYo

by **jagwheels** » 23 Apr 2016 22:04

April 23rd 1564 William Shakespeare was born. Date is debatable but for any bards this is the accepted one

by **Daz n Mandie** » 01 May 2016 11:56

On this day in 1976 Southampton beat Man Utd 1-0 to win the FA Cup :-bd

by **Memory man** » 16 May 2016 08:50

May 16th 1936

Daphne Kearley became the first – and only – pre-Second World War British air hostess

Paid £12 a month, she worked for a company called Air Dispatch flying on an Avro 642 between Croydon airport and Le Bourget in France.

Only two of the Avro 642 planes were ever built. The one with twin propellers flew to France, while the four-prop version eventually became the Viceroy of India’s plane.

Kearley’s duties covered a range of activities, including providing typing skills, taking dictation and producing letters for business passengers. Airline meals usually consisted of smoked salmon and caviar – a far cry from much of today’s fare in economy class.

Kearley, aged just 19, was clearly a hit with the passengers – she reputedly received 299 airborne proposals of marriage during her 10 months as Britain's first air hostess.

The plane on which Kearley flew – which had seats for 16 passengers and included a lavatory – had its last British flight doing a sightseeing trip over the Queen Mary passenger liner. It was then sold to Mandated Airlines in Australia, and came to a dramatic end when it was destroyed by Japanese forces in January 1942 during their invasion of New Guinea.

Royal London has its roots in the community. Founded in 1861, it began with the aim of helping people avoid the stigma of a pauper’s grave.

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