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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
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 (approximate date of birth)
Died:
1979 Barnes Wallis (scientist and inventor)
On This Day:
1990 Britain and France finally complete the tunnel under the English Channel
Have a good Sunday, 30th October
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3rd August – On This Day In History
Born:
1938 Terry Wogan (British broadcaster)
Died:
1924 Joseph Conrad (author – Heart of Darkness)
On This Day:
1492 Christopher Columbus sets sail on his first voyage of discovery
Have a good Wednesday, 3rd August
4th May – On This Day In History
Born:
1929 Audrey Hepburn (actress)
Died:
1891 Sherlock Holmes (fictional detective) “dies” at the Reichenbach Falls
On This Day:
1494 Christopher Columbus lands in Jamaica
Have a great Monday, 4th May!
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