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A Year in History: 1962 Timeline

A Year in History: 1962 Timeline

1962 Timeline THE YEAR 1962 was marked by dramatic political escalations, cultural breakthroughs, and scientific achievements. In the United States, the Cold War reached a...
A Year in History: 1958 Timeline

A Year in History: 1958 Timeline

1958 WAS a year of dramatic change, marked by political shifts, scientific progress, and powerful cultural moments. Around the world, Cold War tensions were rising,...
A Year in History: 1957 Timeline

A Year in History: 1957 Timeline

IN 1957, the world witnessed profound change. The Cold War reached new heights as the Soviet Union launched humanity's first satellite, igniting the space race....
A Year in History: 1936 Timeline

A Year in History: 1936 Timeline

1936 WAS a year of monumental change, from the shocking abdication of King Edward VIII and the rise of television, to Jesse Owens defying Nazi...
A Year in History: 1964 Timeline

A Year in History: 1964 Timeline

THE YEAR 1964 was a transformative period marked by dramatic changes across politics, civil rights, pop culture, and international affairs. In the United States, the...
A Year in History: 1963 Timeline

A Year in History: 1963 Timeline

THE YEAR 1963 was one of cultural transformation, political scandal, and tragedy. In the United States, the civil rights movement reached a defining moment with Martin...
A Year in History: 1956 Timeline

A Year in History: 1956 Timeline

THE YEAR 1956 was a turning point in post-war history. Britain’s imperial ambitions were publicly tested during the Suez Crisis, which exposed the diminishing global...
A Year in History: 1954 Timeline

A Year in History: 1954 Timeline

THE YEAR 1954 marked global transition: the Cold War escalated through nuclear developments and international alliances; decolonisation quickened in Asia and Africa; and the cultural...
A Year in History: 1967 Timeline

A Year in History: 1967 Timeline

THE YEAR 1967 was a turning point in modern history, defined by seismic global conflicts, social upheaval, and artistic revolution. In the Middle East, the...
A Year in History: 1965 Timeline

A Year in History: 1965 Timeline

THE YEAR 1965 saw major global change, with civil rights campaigns, space breakthroughs, and growing tensions in Southeast Asia. The Vietnam War escalated rapidly, while...
A Year in History: 2000 Timeline

A Year in History: 2000 Timeline

As people around the world celebrated a new millennium, the year 2000 would prove to be one of significant events, especially in politics. As well...
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The Death of King George VI: Through the Papers

The announcement of King George VI’s death brought deep sadness to the British nation. King George VI passed away peacefully in his sleep on the...
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A Year in History: Timeline of 1996 Events

From the first images of Pluto, the introduction of a new computer language to the 26th Olympic Games, 1996 was an eventful year. To learn...
1982 timeline

A Year in History: Timeline of 1982 Events

1982 was an eventful year, with Ozzy Osbourne eating a bat live on stage, the Falkland War taking place and a new British Prince being...
queen elizabeth ii

Queen Elizabeth II: The Early Years

Queen Elizabeth was born at 2:40am on 21st April 1926 at her maternal grandfather’s house at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair. She was the first...
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Princess Diana Charity Work

Diana Frances Spencer was born in 1961, in Sandringham, England. Daughter of John Spencer, Viscount Althorp and Frances Shand Kydd, Diana belonged to a family...