Gem - in a way, that's totally shocking, and very sad. 
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1891
The London to Paris telephone link came into operation.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I'm surprised it was that early. France's phone system was almost non-existent even in the early-mid 60s."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1969
The 1,263 ft. tall TV-mast at Emley Moor in Yorkshire collapsed due to a build up of ice. The current Emley Moor transmitting station, built in 1971, is the tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom and is a Grade II listed building.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1990
A demonstration in London against the poll tax became a riot. More than 400 people were arrested.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I love all these facts Gem
keep them coming , I may not comment on them but I always read them
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Thanks Oma! It's good to know it's not just Daisy and I who do
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I think quite a few people look, Gem, but don't often comment, which is a shame because you put time and effort into finding something interesting every day. xx"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1942
The BBC began broadcasting in Morse code to the French Resistance.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Isn't Morse Code amazing. It's still used despite all the technological advances.
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1881
Rioting took place in Basingstoke in protest against the daily promotion of rigid alcohol abstinence by the Salvation Army.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Basingstoke was probably a smallish town in 1881 - it wouldn't happen now. People would never find their way round all the roundabouts!
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1987
The picture 'Sunflowers', painted by Vincent van Gogh was sold at auction by Christie's for £24,750,000.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Can't imagine paying that sort of money for a painting can you
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Oma - I can't imagine having that sort of money - for anything!
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