1783
William Pitt the Younger became the youngest British Prime Minister, at the age of 24 years, 6 months and 21 days.
William Pitt the Younger became the youngest British Prime Minister, at the age of 24 years, 6 months and 21 days.
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1962
Pop group the Tornados started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with their record Telstar. It was the first major hit from a UK act in the American charts.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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It also featured an early electronic keyboard. I can still hear that tune in my head!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1987
The first ‘Scrooge’ award by the Low Pay Unit was made to a Wiltshire stable-owner who paid a qualified groom only £28 a week. The runner-up was a doctor employing a telephonist for 30p an hour. The prize was a copy of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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I wonder who would win that award these days?
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1914
The Christmas truce between British and German troops continued. At 2 a.m. a German band went along the trenches playing Home Sweet Home and God Save the King.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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1879
The Tay railway bridge collapsed whilst the Edinburgh to Dundee train was crossing. The original crossing was the longest railway bridge in the world but during the storm the wind was said to have blown the iron girders in the central section away 'like matchwood. The engine and carriages plummeted into the icy river below killing 59 people.
In 1979 British Rail commissioned a special train to take people across the new bridge at the exact time of the original accident ....... 19:15 GMT.
On 28th December 2013 granite memorials to commemorate the disaster were unveiled on both sides of the river.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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2014
Christopher Hooson (33) who stole an Android tablet from a Whitley Bay charity shop, only to try and donate it to them eight days later as it did not work, was recognized by staff from his CCTV images. He was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Gem, the word "Karma" comes to mind!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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2014
Neil Brittlebank (from Redditch) and Kevin Beresford (from East Ardsley in Yorkshire) won the dubious honour of being two of the dullest men of the year, as awarded by the Dull Men's Club. Mr Beresford produces books and calendars about roundabouts, while Mr Brittlebank, collects bricks.
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Gem, I love quirky things like this.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1772
The London Credit Exchange Company issued the first traveller’s cheques, accepted in 90 cities and guaranteed against theft.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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No way they that old 😱😁Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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I didn't realise tourism go so commercialised that long ago!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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1938
The 82-year-old Sigmund Freud, the pioneer of psychoanalysis, arrived in London from Vienna with several of his students, to escape the persecution of Jews.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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