8 October 316
Constantine I defeats Licinius, who loses his European territories
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@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social8 October 316
Constantine I defeats Licinius, who loses his European territories
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1983
Sean Connery returned as 007 in Never Say Never Again.
The unofficial James Bond film opened at #1 at the box office and marked Connery’s final appearance as James Bond on the big screen.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1988
Punchline, starring Tom Hanks and Sally Field, opened.
The comedy follows an aspiring stand-up comedian and a medical student pursuing their dreams on the New York comedy circuit.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 2003
Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected the 38th Governor of California in a historic recall election.
He defeated Democratic candidate Cruz Bustamante and succeeded Gray Davis after voters removed Davis from office
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1922
Music hall star Marie Lloyd (Matilda Wood) died (aged 52). Best known for her popular songs such as Don’t Dilly Dally on The Way (aka My Old Man Said Follow The Van) and her use of innuendo.
She was called the “Queen of the Music Hall”.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1920
The first cohort of 130 women were admitted to study for undergraduate degrees at Oxford University.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1946
BBC Radio’s Light Programme broadcast the 1st edition of Woman’s Hour. It was originally presented by a man, Alan Ivimey.
The programme was transferred to Radio 4 in 1973.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1986.
The Independent newspaper was published for the first time.
It began as a broadsheet and changed to tabloid format in 2003.
The last printed edition was published on 26 March 2016 leaving only the online edition.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 2023
Hamas launched a major attack into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. It resulted in 1,195 deaths with 251 hostages captured. The attack initiated the Israel–Hamas War during which up to 75,000 Gazans have been killed with the vast majority civilians.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialThe Bricklayers Arms, Redmans Road. Stepney, London E1.
This pub was demolished in 2004 and has now been replaced by a block of flats.
When you have lost your inns, you may drown your empty selves. For you have lost the heart of England. ― Hilaire Belloc
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1917 Private Richard Bethel (266655) 1 Bn Cheshire Regiment was killed in action and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Richard was 19.
Richard is remembered inside the Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1917 Gunner George William Brown (123985) Royal Garrison Artillery died and was buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.
George is also remembered inside Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
@petoandrea.bsky.social@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialI remember these bad boys .........
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialoh the simple life.......... and my favourite breakfast before school
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1914
Officers of the right half, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards on board SS Lake Michigan troopship.
The officer looking towards the camera is Captain the Hon. D.A. Kinnaird, who was killed on 24 October 1914.
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@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialSugar Puffs and the Honey Monster ads from the 70s & 80s
Today they have been rebranded as Honey Monster Puffs with reduced sugar ....... still produced by Quaker Oats
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialAdmiral's Walk, Hampstead, London
Admiral's House, a Grade II listed building, built around 1700. The street also takes its name from the house.
An eccentric naval captain later added a rooftop deck designed to look exactly like the quarterdeck.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialAn Irish harp made in Dublin around 1820 by John Egan and his sons, John and Charles.
Its gilded winged figure represents Hibernia, the personification of Ireland.
The 28-string harp belongs to the Museo dell’Arpa Victor Salvi in Piasco, Italy.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialA bowl cut made with an actual bowl. Brittany, France, early 1900s.
An inverted bowl served as a cutting guide, with the hair extending below its rim trimmed away with scissors to create an even edge.
