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ON THIS DAY… A CYCLONE HIT CALCUTTA
On This Day… A Cyclone Hit Calcutta
It was on this day, 5th Oct, back in 1864 when a devastating cyclone hit the city of Calcutta in India, flooding the entire city and killing 60,000 pe more...
ON THIS DAY… THE RIPPER’S DOUBLE MURDER
On This Day… The Ripper’s Double Murder
It was on this day, 30th Sept, back in 1888 when history’s most famous unidentified serial killer, Jack the Ripper, killed his third and fourth more...
EXPRESSIONS: " Going The Whole Nine Yards "
Expressions: " Going The Whole Nine Yards "
I think it is fair to say that no matter where you are from, some time in your life you will find yourself repeating an old saying or expression witho more...
EXPRESSIONS: " Sweet F. A. "
Expressions: " Sweet F. A. "
I think it is fair to say that no matter where you are from, some time in your life you will find yourself repeating an old saying or expression witho more...
ON THIS DAY… THE FIRST PERSON CHARGED WITH DRINK DRIVING
On This Day… The First Person Charged With Drink Driving
It was on this day, 10th Sept, back in 1897 when London cabbie George Smith made history when he became the first person to be arrested and charged fo more...
ON THIS DAY… THE BEGINNING OF AN AMAZING STORY
On This Day… The Beginning Of An Amazing Story
It was on this day, 4th Sept, back in 1893 when Beatrix Potter first composed her story of Peter Rabbit. The world-famous story began as an illustrat more...
ON THIS DAY… THE DISCOVERY OF TREASURE AT TROY
On This Day… The Discovery Of Treasure At Troy
It was on this day, 27th May back in 1871 when archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann supposedly discovered a cache of gold and other artefacts. I use the more...
ON THIS DAY… IMPRISONED FOR BEING GAY
On This Day… Imprisoned For Being Gay
It was on this day, 25th May back in 1895 when the Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde was convicted of gross indecency and sentenced to two years& more...
ON THIS DAY… THE CONFEDERATE SUBMARINE H.L. HUNLEY
On This Day… The Confederate Submarine H.l. Hunley
It was on this day, 8th August back in the year 2000 when a Confederate submarine from the American Civil War was finally raised to the surface after more...
ON THIS DAY… THE FIRST TUNNEL UNDER LONDON’S RIVER THAMES
On This Day… The First Tunnel Under London’s River Thames
It was on this day, 2nd August back in 1870 when the first subway tunnel beneath the River Thames opened to the public. The Tower Subway was 410 mete more...

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