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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
6th September – On This Day In History
Born:
1974 Tim Henman (tennis champion)
Died:
2007 Luciano Pavarotti (singer – tenor)
On This Day:
1620 The Mayflower leaves Plymouth carrying pilgrims and settlers to the New World
Have a good Thursday, 6th September
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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6th September – On This Day In History
Born:
1943 Roger Waters (musician – Pink Floyd)
Died:
1994 James Clavell (author – Shogun)
On This Day:
1620 The Mayflower departs from Plymouth, England heading for the New World
Have a good Wednesday, 6th September
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