1991
The Queen needed three stitches in her hand after intervening in a corgi fight.
The Queen needed three stitches in her hand after intervening in a corgi fight.
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1966
Beatle, John Lennon, caused outrage amongst Christians by stating "We're more popular than Jesus Christ right now. I don’t know which will go first – rock ‘n’ roll or Christianity." Beatles' records were consequently banned in many US states and in South Africa.
I can see how that wouldn't have gone down well
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I was only 10 but I remember the outcry that statement made
Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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1926
The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford upon Avon was destroyed by fire. It was replaced with the present theatre which opened in 1932, on Shakespeare's birthday (April 23rd)“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1969
Queen Elizabeth II opened the new Victoria Line on London's Underground.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1971
British postal workers returned to work after a strike lasting 7 weeks.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Gem - that was awful. So many people and businesses were disrupted by that. We don't depend on the postal system so much now, but then it was crucial.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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I can remember the postal strike.Sometimes I forget to like posts,but that doesn't mean I don't like them.Comment
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1891
Four days of storms began off England’s south coast, sinking 14 ships.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Gem - that must have been a ferocious storm.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1967
Singer Sandy Shaw released her record 'Puppet on a String' which won the Eurovision Song Contest for Britain.
I remember it well!“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Me too, Gem. I didn't like it much, but can still remember most of the words!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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2014
Dozens of firefighters were called out to deal with a blaze .... at a fire station. The retained fire crew at Downham Market in Norfolk could do nothing, because their own fire engine was caught up in the blaze that started in their own building.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I've never thought of a fire starting in a fire station.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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I think it happened to Pontypandy station on Fireman Sam once
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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