world war one
28th June – On This Day In History
Born:
1491 Henry VIII, founder of the Church of England
Died:
1914 Franz Ferdinand (Archduke of Austria – assassination that triggered World War 1)
On This Day:
1926 Mercedes Benz forms (merger of DMG and Benz & Cie)
Have a good Thursday, 28th June
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24th July – On This Day In History
Born:
1897 Amelia Earhart (first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic)
Died:
1980 Peter Sellers (actor & comedian)
On This Day:
1927 The Menin Gate is unveiled in Ypres
Have a good Monday, 24th July
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4th August – On This Day In History
Born:
1901 Louis Armstrong (musician)
Died:
1875 Hans Christian Andersen (writer of fairy tales)
On This Day:
1914 Germany declares war on Belgium, and Britain declares war on Germany
Have a good Tuesday, 4th August
25th May – On This Day In History
Born:
1927 Robert Ludlum (author)
Died:
1946 Patty Smith Hill (writer of Happy Birthday To You)
On This Day In History:
1915 2nd Battle of Ypres ends (105 000 casualties)
Have a good Monday, 25th May
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