Lord Haw-Haw’s First Broadcast
William Brooke Joyce took to the airwaves on 14 September 1939.
Months Past
The Premiere of The Wizard of Oz
The much-loved film first appeared on August 12th, 1939.
Death of Countess Elizabeth Báthory
A vicious killer died on 21 August 1614.
The Death of Cosimo de' Medici
One of the key figures of the Italian Renaissance died on August 1st, 1464.
Winston Churchill’s farewell from the Commons
The former prime minister made his final appearance at Parliament on 28 July 1964.
The Great Fire of Rome
The city burned on 18 July AD 64. Of the early Roman emperors, Nero alone rivalled Caligula in his reputation for sheer unbridled viciousness.
Siam Becomes Thailand
The country was renamed on 23 June 1939.
Angela Burdett-Coutts born in London
The society lady was born in Piccadily on April 23rd, 1814.
Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, killed
The Irish ruler met a bloody fate on 23 April 1014.
Death of Joseph-Ignace Guillotin
Though he didn't invent it, the guillotine was named for a French doctor, who died on 26 March 1814.