@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1958
Michael Bond introduced Paddington Bear to the world by releasing his book A Bear Called Paddington. The books have been translated into 30 languages across 70 titles and have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1963
The Beatles appearance on ITV’s Sunday Night at The London Palladium created scenes of fan hysteria inside and outside the theatre. The Beatles topped the bill and performed 4 songs: From Me to You, I’ll Get You, She loves You and Twist and Shout.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1996
British racing driver Damon Hill won the Japanese Grand Prix to clinch the F1 World Championship. Hill had finished 2nd in the previous 2 seasons. He was the son of Graham Hill and 1 of only 2 sons of a F1 world champion to also win the title.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1993
UK No.1 on this day: Meat Loaf - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1899
The Siege of Mafeking began, a 217-day siege battle for the town of Mafeking (now called Mahikeng) in South Africa during the Second Boer War.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1917 Private Joseph Zorian 2 Bn Royal Welsh Fusiliers died of wounds and was buried in Wimereux Communal Cemetery.
Joseph is also remembered on the Romiley War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1916 Sergeant Arthur Ireland (5970) 12 Bn Manchester Regiment died of wounds and was buried in Cheadle Cemetery.
Arthur is remembered on the Cheadle War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1914 Private Luke Bradley (8202) 1 Bn Cheshire Regiment was killed in action and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial.
Luke is also remembered inside Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1917 Private Charles Colman (87922) 13 Bn The King's (Liverpool Regiment) died and was buried in Favreuil British Cemetery. Charles was 19.
Charles is also remembered inside Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1914 Private William Bartlett (7064) 1 Cheshire Regiment was killed in action and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial.
William is remembered on the Hazel Grove War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1916 Private Frederick Brady (2885) 6 Bn Cheshire Regiment was killed in action and buried in Lonsdale Cemetery. Frederick was 18.
Frederick is also remembered inside Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social13 October 1916 Private James Carson Derbyshire (11788) 19 Bn Manchester Regiment died from wounds and was buried in Heilly Station Cemetery. James was 22.
James is remembered inside Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social12 October 1917
Men on fatigue duty with mud-scoops at Saint Julien, Ypres.
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@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialArt Nouveau
Jugendstil kitchen storage set from circa. 1910, Germany or Austria.
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A 'Peony' leaded glass and bronze table lamp from circa. 1910 by Tiffany Studios, New York City, USA.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social12 October 1990
Mr. Destiny, starring Jim Belushi, opened.
The fantasy comedy explores how one seemingly small change in a person's past can transform their entire life.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social12 October 1971
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's "Jesus Christ Superstar" opened on Broadway.
The rock opera tells the story of Jesus' final days through the perspective of Judas Iscariot.
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