The Founding of NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was founded on April 4th, 1949.
Months Past
Declaration of Hungary's Independence
The Hungarian Diet issued its manifesto for independence on 14 April 1849.
The Birth of Oliver Cromwell
The early life of Oliver Cromwell, who was born on 25 April 1599.
Chimes of Big Ben Broadcast for the First Time
Big Ben was first heard over the radio at midnight on 31 December 1923, to announce the New Year.
The First WH Smith Railway Bookstall
Seeing the potential of the new technology, William Henry Smith opened his first railway bookstall on 1 November 1848.
The Treaty of Westphalia
On 24 October 1648, the Treaty of Westphalia was signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War.
Empress Tzu-Hsi's Coup
The 'dragon lady' seized control on September 21st, 1898.
Death of Emily Bronte
The author of Wuthering Heights died on 19 December, 1848, aged 30.
Opening of the London Olympics
Richard Cavendish remembers the opening of the ‘Austerity Olympics’ on 29 July 1948.
The Discovery of the Holy Lance
On June 15th, 1098, the army of the First Crusade discovered the Holy Lance – the very spear that had pierced Christ’s side on the cross - in the city of Antioch.