christopher columbus
30th October – On This Day In History
Born:
1451 Christopher Columbus (European to discover and start settlement of the New World – although this is disputed)
Died:
2000 Steve Allen (comedian and actor)
On This Day:
1990 The Channel Tunnel is completed by Britain and France, under the English Channel
Have a good Tuesday, 30th October
3rd August – On This Day In History
Born:
1940 Martin Sheen (actor – The West Wing)
Died:
1924 Joseph Conrad (author – Heart Of Darkness)
On This Day:
1492 Christopher Columbus sets sail on his first voyage to find “The Indies”
Have a good Friday, 3rd August
20th May – On This Day In History
Born:
1944 Joe Cocker (rock musician)
Died:
1506 Christopher Columbus (explorer credited with opening up the New World)
On This Day:
1927 Saudi Arabia becomes independent (from Britain)
Have a good Sunday, 20th May
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30th October – On This Day In History
Born:
1451 Christopher Columbus (explorer)
Died:
2000 Steve Allen (comedian and TV presenter)
On This Day:
1938 “War Of The Worlds” broadcast on the radio, allegedly causing a mass panic as people think it is a news report
Have a good Monday, 30th October
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20th May – On This Day In History
Born:
1944 Joe Cocker (rocker, musician)
Died:
1506 Christopher Columbus (explorer)
On This Day:
1310 Shoes were made specifically for both left and right feet, instead of being one shape for both
Have a good Saturday, 20th May
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20th May – On This Day In History
Born:
1944 Joe Cocker (rock vocalist)
Died:
1506 Christopher Columbus (explorer)
On This Day:
1927 Aviator Charles Lindbergh takes off from New York to fly to Paris – first person to fly across the Atlantic
Have a good Friday, 20th May
28th October – On This Day In History
Born:
1955 Bill Gates (billionaire CEO of Microsoft)
Died:
1998 Ted Hughes (British Poet Laureate)
On This Day:
1492 Christopher Columbus discovers Cuba
Have a good Wednesday, 28th October
31st July – On This Day In History
Born:
1932 Ted Cassidy (actor – Lurch from The Addams Family)
Died:
2009 Sir Bobby Robson (English football player and manager)
On This Day:
1498 Christopher Columbus discovers Trinidad
Have a good Friday, 31st July
20th May – On This Day In History
1944 Joe Cocker (musician)
Died:
1506 Christopher Columbus (explorer)
On This Day:
1927 Charles Lindbergh takes off from New York to fly across the Atlantic to Paris
Have a great Wednesday, 20th May
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